It’s mixed news for engineering students and graduates as Atkins released their latest interim management statement this week. The engineering consultancy acknowledged challenging market conditions, but it's worth noting that graduate recruitment continues and that the firm states that there will not be significant job losses this year.
In spite of the turbulent economy and internal redundancies, Atkins has continued to recruit graduates over the last few years. 2011 has been no different with the company advertising approximately 100 graduate places for the September intake. It is likely that the vacancies will be largely concentrated in the potential growth areas set out in the statement.
The consultancy revealed that there has been a ‘modest’ increase in activities in its highways and transportation services and that its UK water business remains active. Atkins also expects to secure a reasonable share of signaling framework contracts later in the year for its UK rail business.
The company also anticipates growth in its energy business, which is progressing within its core markets (nuclear, oil, and gas and power) through the development of new skills and geographical expansion.
Major projects that the firm continues to be involved with include the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic games, and overseas work on the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.
Source: Targetjobs.co.uk, Thursday 4th August 2011
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