Rewards & benefits

The AtkinsRéalis apprenticeships include Advanced Apprentices (Level 3), Higher Apprentices (Level 4-5) and Degree Apprentices (Level 6 & Level 7). For each Level, we offer a competitive salary which is advertised on our careers pages and discussed with you during the recruitment process.

Your salary will be dependent on Level of your apprenticeship and location. The following are the apprentice salary ranges by Level for our 2025 intake:

• Level 3: £21,000 - £23,000
• Level 4: £22,000 - £24,000
• Level 5: £23,000 - £25,000
• Level 6: £24,570 - £28,808 (dependent on location and team)
• Level 7: £29,000 - £31,500 (dependent on location and team)

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are committed to offering the Real Living Wage as a minimum starting salary for our AtkinsRéalis Level 6 (Degree Level) Apprentices. This is in recognition of the value apprentices bring to our business, ensuring that whatever route you take to start or develop your career, you can expect a fair salary, with a clear and open pathway to progress.

Your AtkinsRéalis apprenticeship also includes:

• Ongoing support and development with AtkinsRéalis and your learning providers
• Industry-recognised qualifications and training
• Learn job-specific skills with real-world experience
• Excellent career prospects with certifications, secondments, and global team experience 

Be recognized for the value you bring. Our placements offer Real Living Wage, fair progression, and real support to help you transition into your career.

AtkinsRéalis 2025 placement salary ranges:
£24,570 - £28,808 per annum (pro rata for summer placements), depending on role and location.

Please note salaries are dependent on location and are in-line with the real living wage.

We are committed to offering the Real Living Wage. This is in recognition of the value you bring to our business, ensuring that whatever route you take to start or develop your career, you can expect a fair salary, with a clear and open pathway to progress.

AtkinsRéalis Summer Placement schemes also include:

• 25 days' annual leave (pro rata)
• Opportunities to return for further placements during university
• Potential offer to join our Graduate Development Programme on a permanent basis after graduating

AtkinsRéalis Year in Industry schemes also include:

• 25 days' annual leave
• Opportunities to return for additional placements during university
• Potential offer to join our Graduate Development Programme on a permanent basis after graduating

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

AtkinsRéalis' graduate bonus payments:

• You’ll receive a £2,500 settling-in payment when you join us
• You’ll receive a further £2,500 bonus payment when you achieve Chartered status or equivalent

The AtkinsRéalis graduate development programme also includes:

• Professional accreditation and qualification support
• Company-supported training and development
• Work on complex global projects with long-term international assignments

The AtkinsRéalis apprenticeships include Advanced Apprentices (Level 3), Higher Apprentices (Level 4-5) and Degree Apprentices (Level 6 & Level 7). For each Level, we offer a competitive salary which is advertised on our careers pages and discussed with you during the recruitment process.

Your salary will be dependent on Level of your apprenticeship and location. The following are the apprentice salary ranges by Level for our 2025 intake:

• Level 3: £21,000 - £23,000
• Level 4: £22,000 - £24,000
• Level 5: £23,000 - £25,000
• Level 6: £24,570 - £28,808 (dependent on location and team)
• Level 7: £29,000 - £31,500 (dependent on location and team)

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are committed to offering the Real Living Wage as a minimum starting salary for our AtkinsRéalis Level 6 (Degree Level) Apprentices. This is in recognition of the value apprentices bring to our business, ensuring that whatever route you take to start or develop your career, you can expect a fair salary, with a clear and open pathway to progress.

Your AtkinsRéalis apprenticeship also includes:

• Ongoing support and development with AtkinsRéalis and your learning providers
• Industry-recognised qualifications and training
• Learn job-specific skills with real-world experience
• Excellent career prospects with certifications, secondments, and global team experience 

Be recognized for the value you bring. Our placements offer Real Living Wage, fair progression, and real support to help you transition into your career.

AtkinsRéalis 2025 placement salary ranges:
£24,570 - £28,808 per annum (pro rata for summer placements), depending on role and location.

Please note salaries are dependent on location and are in-line with the real living wage.

We are committed to offering the Real Living Wage. This is in recognition of the value you bring to our business, ensuring that whatever route you take to start or develop your career, you can expect a fair salary, with a clear and open pathway to progress.

AtkinsRéalis Summer Placement schemes also include:

• 25 days' annual leave (pro rata)
• Opportunities to return for further placements during university
• Potential offer to join our Graduate Development Programme on a permanent basis after graduating

AtkinsRéalis Year in Industry schemes also include:

• 25 days' annual leave
• Opportunities to return for additional placements during university
• Potential offer to join our Graduate Development Programme on a permanent basis after graduating

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

AtkinsRéalis' graduate bonus payments:

• You’ll receive a £2,500 settling-in payment when you join us
• You’ll receive a further £2,500 bonus payment when you achieve Chartered status or equivalent

The AtkinsRéalis graduate development programme also includes:

• Professional accreditation and qualification support
• Company-supported training and development
• Work on complex global projects with long-term international assignments