As a global engineering and design firm, AtkinsRéalis delivers complex infrastructure projects that shape communities. These are some of the key skills our people demonstrate:
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Meet our people
From designing end-to-end project solutions to pioneering new technologies and ways of working, everything we do supports our goal of delivering outstanding project outcomes for our clients – no matter the scale, complexity or location of their project.
Team members
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“The experience I have gained at AtkinsRealis is invaluable. I have grown as an engineer, and as a person, I wouldn’t change any of it. I enjoy working with my team to solve problems and deliver projects that will make a real difference.”
Scott Ullmann, Engineering Technician Apprentice
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“The best thing about being an apprentice is of course the no university fees but also gaining on the job experience whilst I learn. ”
Jamie Sterritt, Degree Apprentice
Case Study
Scott's Career Journey
A career journey can start earlier than expected. Scott's decision to pursue an apprenticeship at 16 allowed him to grow as both an engineer and a person, gaining invaluable experience while building his qualifications and making a real difference
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GCSEs
Scott completed 8 GCSEs at Campbell College, studying English, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Geography, German and History.
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Wider school life
Scott threw himself into school life, playing rugby for most of his time there, taking up hockey (and continuing it with South Antrim Hockey Club outside school), competing in athletics as a sprinter, and getting involved in the Combined Cadet Force.
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Post-16
Scott chose to start an apprenticeship at 16, straight after completing his GCSEs.
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His apprenticeship course
Scott is studying towards a BSc in Construction, Engineering and Management at Ulster University as part of his apprenticeship, and he enjoys applying what he learns directly to real projects in the workplace.
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Finding work
Scott discovered AtkinsRéalis through Workplus, where he was informed he'd been accepted for their apprentice assessment centre and interview, making it both his first and only job to date.
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Working at AtkinsRéalis
Scott has been working at AtkinsRéalis, as part of the wastewater design team in the Belfast office, and he is involved in projects from initial concept right through to construction and handover, while continuing his studies at Ulster University.
Advice from Scott
How do you know where to begin?
Advice for your education path
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Don't panic - you don't need to have everything figured out right away. Take a breath and explore your options.
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Choose a path that interests you and challenges you to grow; opportunities will present themselves as you progress.
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Get involved in activities beyond your studies - sport, cadets, clubs - they build skills and character that will serve you well.
Advice for your next steps after school
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An apprenticeship gives you the best of both worlds - building real industry experience and progressing your studies at the same time.
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Don't be afraid to explore different paths - finding what suits you is more important than having the perfect plan from day one.
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Make the most of every opportunity that comes your way - all you need is a willingness to succeed and the rest will fall into place.
Suitability
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Communication
This is key when working daily with colleagues, clients, contractors and stakeholders across projects.
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Attention to detail
This essential for engineering and project work.
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Problem solving
Thinking outside the box to tackle challenges in project delivery.