Rosina Simmons
Business area:
Nuclear & Power
University and degree:
University of Warwick, MEng Mechanical Engineering.
What are the benefits of doing a placement at AtkinsRéalis ? How does it prepare you for the GDP?
I was looking to see what career I would like post-University. The year placement was welcome relief from three years of hard work. I returned to read for my fourth year with a graduate offer, which certainly eased worries that a finalist can have!
I took on my Master’s year with improved resolve that was shaped by the methodical organisation that I had experienced with AtkinsRéalis ; working on multiple projects at the same time, sometimes with tight deadlines, is analogous to University.
I could fit back into a Rosina-shaped niche a short year later, having learnt the company culture, and gained a familiarity with how project work is delivered to clients. I could focus on the GDP scheme for getting the most out of progressing my career. A great bonus is that an industrial placement can count towards chartership! I know how to ask for projects that I want to work on, and asking for support to develop my skills. When I started back as a graduate, I felt like I was in my second year of GDP already.
Why did you choose AtkinsRéalis ?
I had previous experience at a consultancy firm and really enjoyed the “problem solving” aspect to it. From reading publications such as New Scientist and TheEngineer, I was impassioned from an early age to lend a hand in the energy crisis; putting the two together yielded a wealth of companies, but none quite like AtkinsRéalis . The tone and style the website piqued my curiosity and I threw my hat into the ring, determined to see if I was a good fit for the company.
I enjoyed my interview for the placement scheme, from the extended chat about what the company was like from (my now) colleagues, to the feel of the building, I was quite taken with the company. I was eager to see if I had a future with AtkinsRéalis and was delighted when I got an offer.
The consultancy work that AtkinsRéalis undertakes in the Energy industry was an ideal fit for my skills and interest. I found the nature of “problem solving” work invigorating, and the open, familial style of AtkinsRéalis welcoming. It was wonderful to return here after graduating.
What do you do outside of the graduate development programme?
I’m quite the busy bee! I sit on committee for Equilibrium, our LGBT+ employee network. AtkinsRéalis wants to be a truly inclusive employer and that means continuing to improve for the benefit of everyone who is part of the AtkinsRéalis family. Our diversity and inclusion challenge for the next five years will see us build on the great work we’ve done so far by pursuing improvements for all underrepresented groups and promoting a more inclusive culture for all employees.
Equilibrium was launched in February 2017 and its committee spans the length of the UK. We host a range of events throughout the year – webinars, networking evenings and office presentations.
Everyone at AtkinsRéalis gets two days a year of volunteering in the local community. I heartily take both, by helping out with local school’s careers fairs, to mentoring and supporting young people.
Previously, I’ve held the position of chair of the GAP (Graduate, Apprentice and Placement student) Forum in Bristol Energy, where I represented some 60 people and had a direct connection to the senior leadership. The GAP forum is a fantastic platform to discuss and implement changes we want to see at the next generation of consultants, starting with how our formative years at AtkinsRéalis are shaped and developed.
I also set up the Ultimate Frisbee Club at AtkinsRéalis Bristol whilst I was a placement student, and it’s still running! We play weekly, and in the summer months we really take advantage of the great outdoors with post-session pub visits and BBQs. We have a friendly rivalry with other engineering firms in the area, notably Rolls Royce!
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