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A review of the development opportunities at Atkins, from the point of view of a graduate with 3 years experience - Geotechnical Engineer Atkins Employee Review

4.0
Jul 25, 2016
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Pros

The best part of working with Atkins is the large jobs that I have been able to work on in the UK. I have worked on the current largest infrastructure projects in the UK and have gained invaluable experience and developed my technical skills.

Cons

The main issue in working with Atkins is that as a graduate, you can very easily get pigeon-holed in your role, especially when in a technical area. This can hinder progress towards chartership.

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5.0
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Pros

A lot of work to be done Many opportunities to try different things

Cons

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2.0
Nov 17, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Job and a paycheck but in a house of cards.

Cons

Wow, be careful! Atkins North America was acquired when Atkins in London bought a notorious US engineering based in Florida, PBS&J (Post, Buckley, Shuh and Jernigan). I didn't do enough research when hired and found out too late I was working for a company that has been prosecuted multiple times for serious illegalities, and some of the executives who participated but escaped prosecution are still there! PBS&J has been indicted for bribing government officials, illegal campaign contributions, and was a private company put on the chopping blocks to sell for being so poorly managed when several of the employees embezzled millions upon millions of dollars. As recent as 2016 the company was struggling financially because of legal costs and fines to the extent the focus became finishing out existing contracts rather than procuring new ones...an indicator they do not want new business and are likely to chop off the US engineering wing and spin those employees out to another company. Do your research before accepting a job there, the good old boy network that didn't previously get caught or prosecuted in the illegalities is still working there, and they haven't changed much in being secretive about what they are doing!! Get everything in writing as they are all about the bait and switch.

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