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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 Graduate Development Programme where you'll be trusted with complex work and supported by your peers, line managers and senior leaders. We’ll give you everything you need to thrive; from plenty of opportunities in areas you’re interested in, to flexibility for work, life and study – not to mention excellent training and support to develop professionally. Join us: you'll be in great company.
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. We’re not all the same, and that’s our greatest strength. Find out more about why we believe 'Different, makes a difference'.
Where you could work
Faithful+Gould (operating under AtkinsRéalis our new name is Project & Programme Services)
Degree requirements: Obtained or working towards a minimum of a 2.2 Bachelor’s degree in any Health and Safety related degree or alternatively Construction Management degrees.
Where you'll be based: Birmingham, Bristol, London.
Join the team that delivers integrated health and safety management for clients and projects across the world. We build strong relationships by understanding the challenges our clients face, sharing their vision and helping them transform potential into reality. You could work on large prestigious infrastructure projects with clients including EDF, Gatwick Airport and the Environment Agency, or focus on smaller projects ranging from a primary school extension to a medieval fortress. We'll trust you to own your projects while supporting you to develop your skills and confidence.
As a Graduate in Health & Safety you will enjoy exposure to a wide variety of industries, clients and projects. With an unwavering commitment to safety, quality and efficiency, we are well positioned to influence behaviours and keep people safe; we believe that safety and operational excellence should be at the heart of everything we do. And while you're shaping a safer, happier, more sustainable world, we’ll support you to achieve Chartered professional status.
What you’ll be doing
- Assisting with the provision of fully integrated Principal Designer and CDM Advisory services to clients on projects ranging from high profile national infrastructure to smaller, local projects
- Playing an active role in ensuring that our industry is a safer, healthier place to work, challenging unsafe practises and innovating new ways of working
- Supporting colleagues with health and safety expertise and providing general health and safety consultancy services to clients
- Developing existing and new clients as part of our ‘win work’ strategy
What you can bring
- A passion for working in a consultancy environment
- Embracing equality, diversity and inclusion in everything you do
- A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions
- Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team
- Motivation to achieve professional accreditation (where applicable)
- Comfortable to embrace agile ways of working and learning new technologies.
Training and development
Our training will help you solve real-life problems from day one and develop industry skills that are highly sought after. We can offer:
- Professional development which will be discussed throughout the Graduate Development Programme, supporting you in becoming a well-rounded H&S professional and obtaining IOSH Chartership. To achieve this, we will offer you a wide variety of work and projects to gain the requisite experience.
- Access to core learning modules to develop your softer skills such as technical writing and presentation skills.
- Skills for the effective application of the Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2015 through the development of a sound knowledge of safety in design
- Opportunities to travel to varied client and project locations
- Accredited training to suit your developing role such as Fire Safety and the NEBOSH Construction certificate
Meeting your needs
As well as ensuring you’re rewarded for your efforts, we also have a variety of initiatives to support you:
- A settling in payment of £2,500 when you join and a further payment of £2,500 when you achieve chartered status or reach an equivalent stage in your professional development
- 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to buy an additional 15 days or sell up to 5 days
- Flexible working arrangements
- 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 company-wide development programmes
- An enhanced maternity scheme and family friendly policies
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters
- Life #InsideAtkins - join hundreds of talented graduates, with opportunities from skill-building to social events, charity challenges, Young Professional Awards, social clubs, and exciting secondments.
To view all available benefits, visit our Total Rewards portal.
How do I apply?
Click "Apply" below to start your application.
Do also check out our Connectr platform for tips and advice on applying. You can message your questions directly to one of our graduate mentors.
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 graduates@atkinsglobal.com to find out how we can support you.
Our deadline for applications is Monday 4th December 2023. Our programmes are incredibly popular, so apply early as some roles may close sooner.