Software Graduate Scheme

Overview

Shape a sustainable tomorrow. Join a team that asks questions and dares to see things differently. As part of Atkins

Réalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization, you will help create sustainable solutions that connect people, data, and technology. We transform infrastructure and energy systems, grow partnerships, and bring complex projects across the globe to life. Our global team of 36,000+ employees speaks over 70 languages and represents 130 nationalities across six continents, working in transportation, infrastructure, environment, water, energy, defence, technology, and aerospace.

As a Software Engineering graduate, you will enjoy variety, working on large and small projects with opportunities to explore different career pathways, including consulting and design.

• Aerospace, Defence, Security & Technology (ADS&T)

  Our ADS&T team provides trusted advice and expert support to organisations in mission‑critical industries. When you say you’ll be making a difference, your work will help keep people safe, protect national interests, and overcome the biggest challenges our global community ever faces.

  • Engineering:
    We have a strong engineering heritage and deep technical expertise that enable us to find innovative and sustainable solutions to our clients’ challenges.
  • Project Management:
    We consistently demonstrate the skills and experience to deliver large, complex projects, including in highly regulated and safety‑critical environments.
  • Consulting:
    We are changing the way we live and work to respond to an ever‑changing environment and unforeseen events. We help our clients navigate these changes and seize the opportunities that transformation can bring.
  • Digital:
    We leverage technology to deliver the best results, measure our progress against targets, demonstrate value for money, and future‑prove our client’s projects.
• Nuclear

  Our Nuclear business works collaboratively across the industry, building trust and delivering exceptional engineering solutions to our key clients. As part of our dynamic Nuclear teams, your work will support today’s energy needs and pave the way for tomorrow’s solutions, playing a crucial role in our journey toward a net‑zero future.

  • Power New Build
  • Reactor Operations
  • Decommissioning
• Transportation

  By combining traditional engineering and new innovative technologies, our teams make journeys easier, safer, and more reliable while supporting a greener and more productive society. Our work spans the full transport ecosystem across bridges & civils, highways, rail, central rail systems alliance, and local transport projects.

• A passion for working in a consultancy environment.
• Championing a culture where everyone belongs.
• 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.
• 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.

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Réalis is the right fit for you? Try our Match Me Tool before applying. It’s a quick, interactive way to explore how your working style and preferences align with our culture. Also check out our Connectr platform for tips and advice on applying – you can even 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  to find out how we can support you.

Our Final date to receive applications is Thursday 4th December 2025
. However, as our graduate development programmes are incredibly popular, apply early as some roles may close sooner.