Work experience

For our virtual work experience programme, you’ll get to gain a real insight into everything that Atkins has to offer from our initiative and work around sustainability to energy, aerospace, and social housing and so much more. You’ll find out how projects are approached and managed, and you’ll try on many different hats as we take you through the multidisciplinary roles Atkins offer. You’ll also have the chance to meet industry professionals during live webinars, as well as take part in activities and quizzes along the way. The programme runs for 2 weeks and you will have access to your own portal so that you can complete the programme during a time that best suits you.

During our virtual work experience you will:

• Gain a true understanding of the Atkins business
• Improve your employability skills
• Build your confidence
• Increase your awareness of career paths and opportunities at Atkins
• Gain an understanding of our culture and staff networks
• Hear inspirational talks from our young professionals and senior staff
• Receive a certificate at the end of the programme

No matter what background you're from or what subjects you're studying, we'd love you enrol on to our programme. This is your chance to take the first step towards an incredible career and find out more about who Atkins are.

• Year 10 and above (Virtual Programme)
• Interested in gaining a better understanding of what engineering is and what engineers do
• Interested in gaining more knowledge about how a career in STEM relates to the subjects you study