Environmental Graduate Programme
Build a brilliant career. Shape a sustainable tomorrow.
Do you want to build your career with a globally connected, welcoming team? Where you'll be trusted with real responsibility, empowered to contribute to projects that create a more sustainable future - and given the support to develop both professionally and personally?
Take the driver's seat in your career on the AtkinsRéalis Graduate Development Programme, guided by inspiring, supportive managers. And say yes to brilliant opportunities that spark your interest, knowing you'll have training and the support you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
We believe reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and feeling like you belong. Find out more about our global programme Different Makes a Difference.
We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. Here you’ll help create world-class sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology. We're transforming infrastructure and energy systems, growing partnerships with our clients, and bringing the most complex projects across the globe to life.
Our global team of 40,000+ employees speak over 70 languages and represent some 130 nationalities across six continents. Our work covers a variety of sectors, including power, transportation, infrastructure, environment, water, nuclear, technology, defence and aerospace.
Where you could work
You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, develop new skills and gain valuable experience while making a positive impact on people, communities and the environment.
Want to learn more? Explore our markets and learn more about our projects.
What you can bring
Click "Apply" to start your application - you'll be taken to our vacancies platform, where you can explore specific graduate roles that match your interests. On the platform use the search and filter options to narrow down roles by location, sector and other preferences, select the role you'd like to apply for and submit your application.
Please note - you can only make one application per recruitment campaign.
For tips and advice on applying - and to message your questions directly to one of our graduate mentors - check out our Early Careers TalentConnector platform.
We can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. To find out how we can support you please contact us confidentially at graduates@atkinsrealis.com
Our deadline for applications is 3 December 2026. However, as our Graduate Development Programmes are incredibly popular apply early as some roles may close sooner.
More about us
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We design and deliver major projects on the built and natural environments all around the world. We believe that digitally enabled engineering has the power to radically improve the way we are all housed, connected, powered, and protected and can change our relationship with our communities and our planet for the better. We are committed to building a culture where everyone belongs - a place where you can all be yourself, thrive and reach your full potential. Join us and engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Learn more
Training and development
Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you an insight into many areas of work, and the chance to explore where your own skills and interests lie. It features a series of training events and modules, professional development, mentoring and on-the-job experience as well as practical skills development.
From day one, you'll work on real projects that offer scale and variety, collaborating with colleagues and creating meaningful impact on the world around us. You'll work towards your professional accreditation (where applicable) - whichever path you take, your future starts here.
We're proud to have been an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer since 2021. This means you'll be supported by a true learning and development organization dedicated to your future.
Meeting your needs
Explore the rewards and benefits that will help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy a competitive salary and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Learn more.
Additional information
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.
Do you want to build your career with a globally connected, welcoming team? Where you'll be trusted with real responsibility, empowered to contribute to projects that create a more sustainable future - and given the support to develop both professionally and personally?
Take the driver's seat in your career on the AtkinsRéalis Graduate Development Programme, guided by inspiring, supportive managers. And say yes to brilliant opportunities that spark your interest, knowing you'll have training and the support you need to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
We believe reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and feeling like you belong. Find out more about our global programme Different Makes a Difference.
We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. Here you’ll help create world-class sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology. We're transforming infrastructure and energy systems, growing partnerships with our clients, and bringing the most complex projects across the globe to life.
Our global team of 40,000+ employees speak over 70 languages and represent some 130 nationalities across six continents. Our work covers a variety of sectors, including power, transportation, infrastructure, environment, water, nuclear, technology, defence and aerospace.
Where you could work
You'll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects, develop new skills and gain valuable experience while making a positive impact on people, communities and the environment.
Want to learn more? Explore our markets and learn more about our projects.
What you can bring
- A curious mindset and enthusiasm for solving real-world challenges
- A desire to champion a culture where everyone belongs
- A collaborative working style and confidence building positive relationships
- Enthusiasm and drive to develop your skillset and seek out development opportunities within a supportive team
- Motivation to achieve professional accreditation (where applicable)
- Comfortable embracing agile ways of working and learning new technologies
- A commitment to spend a minimum of three days a week in the office or on client site (project dependent). Being together in person helps us build stronger relationships, collaborate more effectively, and accelerate your learning and development.
Click "Apply" to start your application - you'll be taken to our vacancies platform, where you can explore specific graduate roles that match your interests. On the platform use the search and filter options to narrow down roles by location, sector and other preferences, select the role you'd like to apply for and submit your application.
Please note - you can only make one application per recruitment campaign.
For tips and advice on applying - and to message your questions directly to one of our graduate mentors - check out our Early Careers TalentConnector platform.
We can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. To find out how we can support you please contact us confidentially at graduates@atkinsrealis.com
Our deadline for applications is 3 December 2026. However, as our Graduate Development Programmes are incredibly popular apply early as some roles may close sooner.
More about us
AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We design and deliver major projects on the built and natural environments all around the world. We believe that digitally enabled engineering has the power to radically improve the way we are all housed, connected, powered, and protected and can change our relationship with our communities and our planet for the better. We are committed to building a culture where everyone belongs - a place where you can all be yourself, thrive and reach your full potential. Join us and engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
Learn more
Training and development
Our Graduate Development Programme is designed to give you an insight into many areas of work, and the chance to explore where your own skills and interests lie. It features a series of training events and modules, professional development, mentoring and on-the-job experience as well as practical skills development.
From day one, you'll work on real projects that offer scale and variety, collaborating with colleagues and creating meaningful impact on the world around us. You'll work towards your professional accreditation (where applicable) - whichever path you take, your future starts here.
We're proud to have been an Engineers Ireland CPD Accredited Employer since 2021. This means you'll be supported by a true learning and development organization dedicated to your future.
Meeting your needs
Explore the rewards and benefits that will help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy a competitive salary and a brilliant range of health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle benefits. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture, international remote working opportunities, and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life. Be rewarded. Learn more.
Additional information
We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.