Bachelor of Engineering (Geology or Geotechnical)

Masters in Engineering (Geology, Soil Mechanics, or Geotechnical

Engineering)
Minimum of 6 months experience (no more than 2 years experience) within a
similar role
Member of appropriate professional institution(s) or working towards.
No more than two years relevant work experience
Drive and self motivation to achieve chartered status with the relevant
institution
Drive to continuously develop your technical & behavioral skills
Ability to lead and work as part of a team
Ability to apply technical knowledge in analyzing problems and creating
solutions
Ability to work and communicate effectively in English (verbal & written)
within multidisciplinary teams
Ability to work on your own initiative
Ability to adapt to changing environments
Ability to multi-task and deliver to tight deadlines
Ability to influence others
Strong attention to detail and ability to make sound judgments.
`What is it like to work for Atkins in the Middle East?
Working for Atkins in the Middle East is a multi-cultural, demanding and
challenging career path; Atkins projects in the Middle East are not simple, and
the deadlines are not relaxed, to deliver some of the most complicated
multidisciplinary projects in the shortest periods of time. You would have to
learn, adapt and work on a fast pace, and communicate closely with the
different teams. In order to achieve that, you will find on the way, a lot of
support and mentoring.

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Tell us about the Graduate Development Programmed.

The graduate development programme is designed to accelerate your career
towards becoming a chartered engineer or professional. It combines on the job
training with soft skills trainings to direct your career towards achieving the
required skills. Your manager and mentor will help you identify and participate
in projects and project tasks that are suitable to achieve those skills at each
stage.
Tell us about a typical day at Atkins.
My typical day at Atkins starts with going over my project tasks, trying to
produce a quality design and the best solution for our clients before the
deadlines approach, meeting with team leaders and design and project
managers to make sure we are on the right track, meeting up with my graduate
colleagues to go out for lunch in one the nearby restaurants and attending
training sessions on subjects such as REVIT MEP 2012.
What is the most unusual thing you have done since joining?
The most unusual thing I have done as part of my job with Atkins so far, is
travelling to the Atkins office in Bangalore in India, an area where I never
thought I would work in, but learned that it can be capable of producing high
quality designs and uses effective work methods. Socially, the most unusual
thing I have done so far with Atkins is running a 72 km marathon through a
Wadi in Oman with 4 of my graduate colleagues, wearing fancy dress
costumes
What tips would you give to graduates relocating to the Middle East?
Have an open mind, and enjoy the diversity. You will be facing problems
different than the ones you are used to, but this only means that you will
become more creative in finding solutions.

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Tell us about the graduate community across the Middle East.

The graduate community across the Middle East is highly active and
enthusiastic in planning, organising and participating in social, sporting and
learning activities. Recently I got engaged in a Corporate Responsibility role,
as the Graduate Corporate Responsibility Officer, and I have been organising
graduate and company events, such as football tournaments, that will raise
funds for charities and give back to the community.

1- Psychometric Tests:
The second stage of our selection process is online numerical & verbal
reasoning psychometric testing. All our graduates are joining into technical
roles therefore they need to have a certain level of numerical ability. English is
also the first language used in our business and generally the business language
across the GCC, therefore our graduates need to be able to understand and
converse effectively in English - the tests can only be taken in English.
You will be given 7 days to complete the psychometric tests after which your
application will be withdrawn.
Time Commitment
It will take you circa 45 minutes to read the instructions, go through the
practice questions to get a feel for the tests, and finally complete the actual
tests.
Objectives

Ensure all applicants progressing to the next stage possess the

required levels of numerical & verbal ability
Fair & consistent assessment for all applicants
Help us to sift-in the top candidates - we have circa 3,000
applications per year to sift through
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Test Tips
Put aside enough time to complete the tests
Ensure you will not be interrupted or disturbed by your surroundings

Complete the practice questions to get a feel for the type of questions
you can expect in the tests

Ensure you have a good internet connection

You will only get one opportunity so be prepared!

Decisions
We aim to confirm whether you have reached the benchmark for the
psychometric tests within 5 working days.

2- Screening Interview
The third stage of the selection process is the telephone screening interview,
which is designed for two purposes. Firstly, to assess your motivations for
wanting to work for Atkins (and move to the Middle East for those not living
locally), discuss any questions raised from your application form, identify the
business areas & office locations you would like to be considered for, and to
assess some of the non technical skills we are looking for within our graduates.
Secondly, and just as important, to give you an opportunity to ask any
questions you may have about Atkins, the roles, living in the Middle East, or
the graduate development programme etc.
We will aim to get your interview booked in at the earliest opportunity but this
will also depend on your availability.
Time Commitment
The interview tends to last circa 25 minutes on average, however this will
depend on the quality of your answers and how concise your answers are.
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Objectives

Identify your preferred business areas & office locations, your

availability, and your mobility around the region
Understand your motivations for wanting to work for Atkins
Assess your skills & competencies around some of the key nontechnical skills we are looking for in our graduates
Consistent & fair screening of all applicants

Interview Tips

Ensure you are in a quiet place where you will not be disturbed or
interrupted
Allocate enough time in your diary

Remember time differences - the UAE/Oman is GMT+4,

Bahrain/Qatar/Saudi Arabia is GMT+3

Don't read off a piece of paper - it is very obvious to us as

interviewers
Be clear, concise, and professional

It's your opportunity to sell your skills and motivations for working
for Atkins, so take it!
Decisions
We aim to confirm the result of your interview within 5 working days. If you
pass this interview your details will then be sent to the relevant hiring
manager(s) for review for a potential final stage technical interview - it may
take several weeks to confirm this due to the pressures our senior managers are
under, but we will endeavour to respond as soon as possible. For those that do
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not pass the telephone interview you will be informed within 5 working days
and provided with feedback if requested.

3- Technical interview
The final stage of our selection process is a technical interview with the hiring
manager for the role we are considering you for. This will be conducted faceto-face if you are in-country, otherwise via video conference, Skype or
telephone. The interview will centre on your motivations for wanting to work
for the particular business & location your are interviewing for, your education
& experience (if you have any), and the technical knowledge you have
developed at university that is transferable to the role you are interviewing for.
It will also of course be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you have
about the roles, business areas, office, and relocating etc.
Time Commitment
The interview usually takes circa 40 minutes but this will vary depending on
the interviewer and your responses.
Objectives

Assess your motivations for working in the particular business

area/office you are interviewing for
Assess your technical knowledge and it's relevance
Fair & consistent assessment for all applicants
Interview Tips

Ensure you are in a quiet place where you will not be disturbed or
interrupted
Allocate enough time in your diary
Remember time differences - the UAE/Oman is GMT+4,
Bahrain/Qatar/Saudi Arabia is GMT+3
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Decisions
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