Private Military Contractor jobs in United Kingdom

Overview

AtkinsRéalis: Your Next Mission Starts Here

You've led teams through challenges, delivered complex operations and taken responsibility when it mattered most. Now is your opportunity to bring those skills to work that protects communities, strengthens national capability and helps shape the future of the UK.

AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear organisation, delivering some of the country's most critical and complex programmes, helping to create a safer, more secure and more sustainable world.

As a proud Armed Forces Covenant signatory, we recognise and value the breadth of experience gained through military service. We actively support Service Leavers, Veterans, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers and military families as they transition into fulfilling civilian careers.

You will become part of a strong and growing Armed Forces Community that is already making a meaningful difference across our business.

Next Steps

Before submitting your details through this landing page, we encourage you to explore our Careers website to understand the opportunities available and identify roles that align with your experience, strengths and areas of interest. With over 500 live vacancies at any given time, spending some time reviewing the opportunities can be highly beneficial.

You can then choose one of the following pathways:

1. Apply directly to a role if you feel your experience and skills closely align with the requirements.

2. Register with our BuildForce partner if you would value additional support. BuildForce can help you translate your military experience, review your CV and identify opportunities that match your strengths and aspirations. Your CV can also be shared directly with the relevant Hiring Managers through our careers platform for suitable opportunities discussed with you.

3. Apply through this landing page if you would like support from our Armed Forces Ambassadors. They can help identify opportunities within their respective business areas and guide your application towards roles that may be a strong fit. Including a covering letter will help us better understand your interests and direct your application appropriately.

Your role

Where You Could Make an Impact

We are building a dedicated talent pipeline for military professionals and welcome applications from individuals across all Services and ranks. Opportunities span a broad range of disciplines, including:

• Project, Programme, Portfolio and Project Controls Management
• Management Consulting and Change Management
• Cyber and Security Consulting
• Systems Integration and Business Analysis
• Infrastructure Engineering
• Safety (including HS&W), Risk and Asset Management Engineering
• Mechanical, Electrical and Systems Engineering

Your expertise could contribute to nationally significant programmes across nuclear, defence, security, infrastructure, transport and aerospace; areas where collaboration, accountability and leadership play a vital role in delivering successful outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

Depending on your role, you may:

• Work as part of multidisciplinary teams delivering major client programmes
• Collaborate with industry partners, clients and government stakeholders
• Support the safe, secure and compliant delivery of critical national infrastructure
• Share your experience and help others from the Armed Forces community successfully transition into civilian careers

This is purposeful work, offering the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while developing your career in an inclusive and supportive environment.

About you

You do not need a "perfect" civilian CV. We are interested in your experience, potential, perspective and transferable strengths.

You are likely to bring:

• Strong leadership and sound decision-making, particularly in challenging environments
• Experience in engineering, project delivery, safety, risk, assurance or commissioning activities
• Effective planning, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills
• A commitment to professionalism, collaboration and high standards

Your military experience is not just recognised at AtkinsRéalis; it is genuinely valued, respected and seen as a strength that can help shape the future of our business and the communities we serve.

Rewards & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

Be rewarded.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to all applicants who have a disability and meet the essential criteria. If you would like to be considered under this commitment, please let us know at the application stage.