Edinburgh - Apprenticeship Programme

Edinburgh - Apprenticeship Programme 2026

Make a sustainable impact for the future. How about starting your career by learning, earning, and making a real impact? As an apprentice at Atkins

Réalis, you’ll work on projects that engineer a better future for our planet and its people. You’ll gain hands‑on experience in roles that interest you, and you’ll have plenty of support to balance work and study. You’ll also enjoy a wide range of flexible benefits and a vibrant early‑career community.

We are Atkins

Réalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. When you join us, you’ll be helping to create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems.

Our global team of 36,000+ employees speak over 70 languages and represent 130 nationalities across six continents. Our work covers a variety of sectors, including transportation, infrastructure, environment, water, energy, defence, technology, and aerospace.

Through our apprenticeship programme, you’ll experience outstanding training and support for every step in your career. Put your hand up for opportunities that interest you and be inspired by managers who want to see you succeed. Reaching your full potential means being able to bring your whole self to work and feeling like you belong.

Here’s what your role as an apprentice will involve:

• Developing your skills in a wide range of exciting projects
• Learning and using relevant design software and technology
• Being involved in client meetings and assisting in building key client relationships
• Understanding and learning digital skills, to help us harness technology in new ways
• Your mentors will support you as you study towards nationally recognised qualifications and accreditation
• You’ll have dedicated time to spend at college or university to focus on your studies

What you’ll be studying

Based in our Edinburgh office, we have a range of apprenticeship opportunities within various business areas. Click the links below to learn more about what each apprenticeship involves according to the Apprenticeship Standard. Also look at the entry requirements for that Standard which are in‑line with what the Learning Provider requires.

Level 6 Degree Apprenticeships

Civil Engineer – Opportunities available in Transportation.

Quantity Surveyor (Chartered Surveyor route) – Opportunities available in Project and Programme Services.

What you can bring

• An interest for working in a consultancy environment
• That you champion a culture where everyone belongs
• A desire to work collaboratively with a curious approach, challenging yourself to find new solutions
• Enthusiasm and drive to complete your apprenticeship programme and seek out development opportunities
• You’re motivated to achieve a professional qualification and continue learning
• You’re comfortable embracing digital 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.

How do I apply? Please click Apply Now below to start your application journey.

Not sure if Atkins

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. You’ll get instant feedback to help you decide whether to apply.

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, and we can make adjustments to support you to perform at your best during the recruitment process. Please contact us confidentially at app to find out how we can support you.

Final date to receive applications:
Thursday 26th February 2026
. Our programmes are incredibly popular, so apply early as some roles may close sooner.

Additional information

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you  vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role, please do not mention any current or previously held security clearance.

To be eligible for our apprenticeship roles, you’ll typically need to have lived in the UK for at least the past 3 years and have the right to work in the UK. You’ll need to provide evidence of your right to work before your start date.

Meeting your needs

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays. You also have the option to buy an additional 15 days or sell up to 5 days
• Access to a wide variety of benefits including discounted gym membership, retail discounts and much more. To view all available benefits, visit our Total Rewards portal.