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Who are we?
Why apprenticeships?
We’re delighted that you’re considering launching
your career with Atkins as an apprentice.
The design,
engineering
and project
management
industries are
exciting sectors
to work in.
From shaping
landmark
buildings to looking after the
environment or helping people
travel around our cities more easily,
the variety of work and travel
opportunities mean there’s never
a dull moment in this industry. It’s
really a fun place to work!
By joining Atkins as an apprentice,
the world truly can be your oyster.
Not only will you gain valuable
‘on the job’ experience and work
towards professional qualifications
but you’ll also earn a meaningful
salary from day one.
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And, as a former apprentice myself,
I can personally vouch for excellent
career development opportunities in
the future.
This booklet sets out all you need
to know about applying for an
apprenticeship with us and further
information is also available on our
website at:
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We hope you’ll be as inspired as we
are about our company and by the
industry we serve. This is an exciting
time for us and we would like you
to be a part of our future.
We look forward to receiving your
application.
Allan Cook CBE
Chairman
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Who are we?
Who are we?
Why apprenticeships?
Established in 1938, Atkins is one of the world’s leading design,
engineering and project management consultancies.
With a reputation for innovation
and problem solving, our teams
have helped turn some of the
most high profile engineering,
construction and infrastructure
projects around the world into
reality.
As you’ll get to know if you join
us, what we do is more than just a
job. It’s a part of who we are. So,
whether you’re interested in making
your mark by designing landmark
buildings, developing transport
systems or thinking about how
best to maintain access to energy
supplies, you’ll be able to make a
positive difference to people’s lives
by working with us.
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Birmingham New Street Station
Bahrain World Trade Center
Crossrail
Lime Tree Primary Academy
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Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon
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Why apprenticeships?
Who are we?
Why apprenticeships?
Could your imagination help to transform the future?
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If so, our apprenticeship programme
could be the perfect start to your
career. You’ll learn something
fascinating every day, study towards
a qualification and get paid for
it! You’ll not only be helping to
transform the world around you,
but your own future too. Sound
good?
Choose from two levels of
apprenticeships:
Our next opportunities will be live
from spring 2016.
To help you look forward to a
long term career with us we
offer competitive salaries and
extensive training opportunities.
You’ll become a key part of the
team straight away and receive
mentoring and support to help you
get to where you want to be. If this
sounds like the start to your career
you imagined, read our e-brochure
to learn more.
• Advanced
Level 3
(equivalent to 2 A-levels)
• Higher
Level 4 and above
(equivalent to HNC/HND/Degree)
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Who are we?
By joining us you’ll gain experience working on real projects right from day one.
Why apprenticeships?
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Our designers, engineers and
project managers work across a
wide range of business sectors, so
there are plenty of opportunities to
develop your skills and find the area
that’s right for you.
So, whether you’d like to be at
the cutting edge of aerospace
developments, building information
systems for public services or
improving local facilities and the
environment, you’ll be able to see
how you’re making your mark in
the real world. To find out more
about the sectors we operate in and
the projects we work on visit our
website.
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Case studies
Who are we?
Why apprenticeships?
We think apprenticeships are great
and believe they offer a fantastic
grounding in the industry.
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But don’t just take our word for it. Why not
listen to what some of our current and most
recent apprentices have to say?
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Callum
George
Bristol, Aerospace
Bristol, Aerospace
“As university fees in England have
increased so much in recent years,
many of my friends have been put
off going to university. Some are
even studying abroad to avoid a
large student debt.
“I was eager to get into the
workplace and make my own
way in the world, so the higher
apprenticeship route suits me as
it will enable me to do this while I
study.
I was keen to look at other ways of
getting into engineering - not only
due to the cost but also because I
wanted to learn engineering in a
practical way rather than purely in a
classroom setting. I’m now working
alongside 700 colleagues in the
aerospace sector, developing my
skills on real projects for clients such
as Airbus and Rolls-Royce. I’m really
happy with my decision!”
I applied to over fifteen
apprenticeship schemes. Due to the
nature of work and the breadth
of disciplines, Atkins was one of
my top choices so I was delighted
to be offered a place and am now
studying towards a foundation
degree in mechanical engineering
while gaining valuable hands-on
experience.”
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Samantha
London,
Rail Communications Systems
“I’m currently taking a higher
apprenticeship in project
management, working in the rail
communications systems division.
Based in Euston Tower, I’m
already managing my first project Hammersmith Lifts Refurbishment
- and, while it’s a small project, I’m
really enjoying the responsibility
and chance to learn more about
different areas of the business and
how they work together. I currently
spend one week a month at college
and the work is pretty intensive but
the team are really understanding
that I’m still a trainee and there’s
plenty of support and advice to help
me succeed.”
Andre
James
Birmingham,
Rail Communications Systems
London,
Rail Communications Systems
“I applied for an apprenticeship
with Atkins because I thought it
would be a good opportunity to
move into a new sector.
“If you’re looking for an
opportunity to earn and learn a
career with Atkins is definitely
worth pursuing. Learning does
not only take place in college or
university but also on the job. I
believe lessons learned from work
experience are much more valuable
than in full time education.
I’m currently training as a telecoms
engineer, working in the rail
communications systems division
and hope to go on to achieve
full chartership status with the
Institution of Engineering and
Technology. I really enjoy the variety
of my work, locations and projects
and the balance between working
on site and across different Atkins
offices is great too.”
My business unit gave me one day
off a week for college and are now
sponsoring me to do a part time
degree at university.”
“I’m really
enjoying the
responsibility
and chance
to learn
more about
different
areas of the
business...”
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Who are we?
As an Atkins apprentice, you’ll have access to a wealth of experience and training
opportunities throughout your apprenticeship and beyond.
We’re one of the world’s most
respected design, engineering and
project management consultancies
and we offer our people plenty
of opportunities. When you join
us you’ll be on the job from day
one. You’ll be a paid, full time and
permanent member of our team
and you’ll take part in an accredited
day or block release training
programme. That means you’re
getting the practical skills and
technical knowledge you need to
complete a recognised qualification
with the industry experience that
will help you reach your potential.
Our mentors will support you as
you progress through your studies
and you’ll be able to keep track of
your progress with our professional
development and performance
reviews. When you’re in the office
or on site you’ll become one of us,
learning from industry leaders.
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We’ll help you find a career path
that’s right for you and understand
what steps you’ll need to take next
to pursue it.
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Benefits
Who are we?
Our people define us so in recognition of hard work and commitment we offer a
competitive salary and flexible benefits package with salary reviews in April of each year.
Some of our other benefits you
might like to take advantage of
include:
• Gym discounts, offering the
lowest corporate rate available at
over 2,500 participating health
clubs, gyms and leisure centres
including the major chains such as
David Lloyd, LA fitness and Fitness
First.
• Bike4Work, giving you the
opportunity to use a new bike to
travel to and from work and in
your leisure time by taking up this
scheme which is a government
backed initiative.
• Sports clubs, in many of the
offices giving you the chance to
take part in active sports such as
football, basketball, tennis and
even organised camping and
caving trips as an example.
• A chance to volunteer for a
registered charity for 2 days a
year.
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And there are many more benefits
on offer which you will be able to
see on the benefits section of the
careers site.
• Season Ticket Loan, which allows
you to apply for a loan to cover
your travel costs relating to
commuting to work on public
transport on an annual basis.
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Application process
Who are we?
So, you’ve decided that an apprenticeship with Atkins is the right career move
for you. What do you do next?
It’s easy. Simply visit our
apprenticeship careers pages at:
When you apply online the
application process will include:
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• Online testing
Find out more and register your
interest or apply online. We’ll be
advertising in March for apprentices
to join us by September but in the
meantime why not register for an
email alert so that you’re notified
when we launch our new roles?
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• College assessment of your
English and Maths skills
• Attendance at our assessment
centre
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There’s nothing to worry about
though. We just want you to show
us what you can do and we’ll guide
you through the process every step
of the way.
We look forward to receiving your
application!
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We want to make sure you make the right decisions, and give your
all throughout your application, so our team are on hand to help you.
You’ll also learn more about us by following us on social media.
Here, you’ll be the first to hear about news, events and tips from the team.
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