Human Factors Graduate Scheme

targetjobs UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking interns for its Graduate Development Programme, aimed at developing future leaders in nuclear engineering. The program promises a comprehensive training experience with opportunities for professional accreditation. Ideal candidates are passionate about consultancy, eager to learn, and committed to collaborating on impactful projects. The role offers a salary between £31,000 - £33,500 and includes various benefits such as paid volunteer days and substantial annual leave.

Benefits

Settling-in payment of £2,500

33 days annual leave

Paid annual volunteer days

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Opportunities for social events and professional development

Qualifications

• Passion for consultancy, enthusiasm for personal development, and eagerness to gain professional accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Work on large and small projects in nuclear engineering.
• Participate in training and development programs.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to create impactful solutions.

Skills

Consultancy environment

Collaboration

Agile methodologies

Motivation to achieve professional accreditation

Adaptability to learn new technologies

Commitment to in-office work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

On our Graduate Development Programme, you take the driver's seat in your career. Grow personally and professionally, guided by inspiring managers. We are AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation. When you join us, 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. Join us and engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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.

Where you could work: As a Human Factors graduate, you'll enjoy variety, working on large and small projects with the opportunity to explore different career pathways, including consulting and design.

Nuclear

You can join the following business area:

Our Nuclear business works collaboratively across the industry, building trust and delivering exceptional engineering solutions to our key clients. As part of our 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 towards a net-zero future.

In joining our Nuclear business, you'll be part of one of three key teams in the UK:

• Power New Build
• Reactor Operations
• Decommissioning

Find out more about our Nuclear teams and locations on our website.

What you can bring

• 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 better relationships, collaborate more effectively, and accelerate your learning and development.

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.

Meeting your needs

We’ll reward you for your efforts, and support you in a variety of ways, including offering:

• a settling-in payment of £2,500 when you join and a further payment of £2,500 when you achieve chartered status or reach an equivalent stage in your professional development
• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays, with the option to buy an additional 15 days or sell up to 5 days
• two paid annual volunteer days
• an impressive range of rewards and benefits
• a variety of employee networks for social interaction, peer support and personal development
• opportunities to further develop yourself by applying to various company-wide development programmes
• an enhanced maternity scheme and family-friendly policies
• access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing you with immediate and confidential help for any work, health or life matters and a wealth of other wellbeing resources
• opportunities to join talented graduates in skill-building, social events, charity challenges, Young Professional Awards, social clubs, and exciting secondments.

Our graduate salaries are between £31,000 - £33,500 depending on role and location.

How to apply

Click "Apply Now" to start your application.

Not sure if AtkinsRéalis 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. 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 to find out how we can support you.

Our deadline for applications is Thursday 4th December 2025. 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. Learn more.

Additional Information

This role may require a 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 at the interview. The 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 make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application details of any current or previously held security clearance.

Due to current Government immigration salary thresholds, AtkinsRéalis do not sponsor any skilled worker visas for our early careers programme as the Home Office's eligibility criteria would not be met. AtkinsRéalis requires applicants to have the right to work in the UK by the start of your employment (without sponsorship by AtkinsRéalis).

Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

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