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Engineering consultancy and nuclear · researched 2026-09-30. Processes change every year, so confirm on the employer's own page.
Varies by level, location and learning provider; see each job description. UK residency normally 3 consecutive years before start. Level 6 starts on at least the Real Living Wage. 2025 salary range cited 22,500-30,784 depending on level/location. source
Opens November · closes Typically end of February; some roles close earlier. · Interviews typically January-April; decision within about two weeks of interview; one application per year; start early September. source
1. Online application
Short form: basic details, qualifications, interests. No CV or cover letter.
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2. Online immersive assessment (AtkinsRéalis immersive assessment (formerly Atkins Immersive Assessment))
'Day in the life' interactive assessment, about 45 minutes (up to about an hour), not strictly timed: situational judgement plus numerical and verbal reasoning. The 2024 blog said it ended with three short video/written answers; the 2026 FAQ says there are no video interview questions. A practice version exists. · about 45 min
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3. Virtual interview
Microsoft Teams with two interviewers from the hiring team(s). Most roles also get a short business presentation session beforehand (nothing to prepare). Length reported from about an hour to 90 minutes; covers some technical elements, competencies and scenarios. · about 90 min
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4. Outcome
Verbal offer, then contract after confirming details with the college/university; Early Careers TalentConnector pre-boarding.
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Narrative, game-like workplace scenario blending SJT with numerical and verbal items in one flow. Write original look-alikes as a short engineering project story with decision points, a chart to interpret, and a short paragraph to evaluate.
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2024 official blog said the immersive assessment ended with three short answers (one written, two video); 2026 FAQ says no video interview questions. Treat as removed unless your invite says otherwise.
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Two-interviewer Teams panel, up to 90 minutes, technical elements, competencies and scenarios; feedback areas reported by candidates: Motivational fit, Curiosity and problem solving, Planning, Working well with others.
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