The best thing about being an apprentice is of course the no university fees but also gaining on the job experience whilst I learn. This makes everything that I am learning at college make sense as I can see real life examples as I work. Being an apprentice is a great profile raiser as already I have much more industry experience than graduates taking purely the academic route. Read Jamie's blog on the Work+ website here https://www.workplus.app/blog/26/my-apprenticeship-has-prepared-me
Atkins
Transform our urban legacy
Do you have a desire to make a difference in the world?
Are you ready to be part of a world-leading, inspiring and ambitious team? We’re making some exciting changes to our company brands and uniting SNC-Lavalin, Atkins, and Faithful+Gould to become AtkinsRéalis. Aligned to this we’re introducing a brand new look.
This is a journey, and it will take time to evolve, so for early careers you will still see us as Atkins for the time being. Please be reassured that this doesn’t impact any of the roles you apply for – we’re still us, just better.
Atkins, operating under AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 80 years of design, engineering and project management expertise. With us, you’ll join a team that asks questions and dares to see things differently while engineering a better future for our planet and its people.
Join our Apprenticeship Programme to be a part of the future of design and engineering.
While you develop in your apprenticeship, we also encourage you to maintain a positive work-life balance. So, during our recruitment process, tell us what matters to you. Speak to us about how we support wellbeing in and out of the office – including different ways to be flexible around work. We’re not all the same, and that’s our greatest strength. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and being respected for the different opinions, strengths and experience you bring. Find out more about why we believe ‘Different, makes a difference’.
Hear from one of our Apprentices: "The best decision I’ve made in the past 3 years" (click here to watch on YouTube)
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A bit MORE about us...
Who we are
In Northern Ireland we are over 150 engineers, scientists, modelers, transport planners, environmentalists, quantity surveyors and other built environment professionals delivering consultancy services such as design, construction project management and infrastructure planning to range of public and private sector clients across a range of disciplines: water, transportation, environment, energy.
We moved into our new offices in Great Victoria Street in early 2022 directly opposite where the new Transport hub will be located.
Our apprenticeship programme has been designed to give you an insight into the huge variety and the chance to explore where your own skills and interests lie. Through a combination of on-the-job learning and practical skills development within your chosen role, you’ll work on real projects from day one that offer scale and variety collaborating with others and creating meaningful impact on the world around us. You’ll work towards your professional qualification; whichever path you take, your future starts here.
Find out more about why we believe ‘Different, makes a difference’
What we do
Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, is a leading global consultancy. From designing end-to-end project solutions to pioneering new technologies and ways of working, everything we do supports our goal of delivering outstanding project outcomes for our clients, while engineering a better future for our planet and its people – no matter the scale, complexity or location of their project. Learn more.
Infrastructure
Whether it's an airport, a university campus, or the world's first tidal lagoon, we love creating outstanding, sustainable places. We're engineering a better future by putting the environment at the heart of every project and harnessing the power of digital technology.
Imagine starting your careers working with prestigious clients, supportive, friendly and industry-leading colleagues, and inspiring projects. With us, you'll be in great company. Find out more here.
Read a blog by one of our apprentices here https://www.workplus.app/blog/26/my-apprenticeship-has-prepared-me
Employee Benefits
Our apprenticeships are designed to give you an insight into a wide variety of areas of work and the chance to explore where your skills and interests lie. Through a combination of on-the-job learning and practical skills development, you’ll work on real projects from day one that offer scale and variety, collaborating with others and creating meaningful impact on the world around us. You’ll work towards your professional qualification; whichever path you take, your future starts here.
You’ll also be supported by our leaders, technical specialists, your own dedicated mentor and our continuous learning and development framework.
Meeting your needs
As well as ensuring you’re rewarded for your efforts, we also have a variety of initiatives to support you:
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays. You also have the option to buy an additional 15 days or sell up to 5 days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters
• Two paid annual volunteer days
• Join any of our employee networks for social interaction, peer support and personal development
• Opportunities to further develop yourself by applying to various companywide development programmes
• An enhanced maternity scheme and family friendly policies
• Life #InsideAtkins - join hundreds of talented apprentices, with opportunities from skill-building to social events, charity challenges, social clubs, and more.
To view all available benefits, visit our Total Rewards portal.
We’re a Disability Confident Employer, and can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at apprenticeships@atkinsglobal.com to find out how we can support you.