Job Description

Overview

Join our organisation, where we have a huge variety of projects on-the-go at any one time. So, when you start this role with us, it could take your career wherever your interests lie. You'll find everyone here is willing to pitch in and help because we all want you to succeed, and we're ready to help you grow.

Join us at an exciting point in our journey as we launch our new Intelligent Transport and Infrastructure practice.

We have brought together a team of 180 consultants and engineers with deep expertise across asset management, intelligent mobility, smart technology, and digital and data solutions within the transport environment. This newly formed, externally facing business is designed to align closely with our clients’ evolving needs, while creating fresh opportunities for our people to grow, develop, and thrive as part of a collaborative and innovative practice.

Discipline

As an Assistant Data Analyst within our Transportation team, you’ll work with a wide range of high-profile clients, including National Highways, Transport for London, National Rail, and others. You’ll be part of a team that champions data and digital transformation, using innovative approaches to solve real‑world transport challenges.

You’ll be encouraged to challenge yourself, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and grow your career in a way that suits your interests and strengths. As a member of our Data and AI community, you’ll develop both your analytical and consulting skills, turning complex data into clear, actionable insights that drive better decision‑making.

Your role

• Prepare, clean, and combine data from multiple sources to support analysis.
• Work with stakeholders to understand business questions and data requirements.
• Apply data quality, governance, and best practices in day-to-day analysis.
• Analyse data using descriptive statistics and modelling techniques.
• Build clear dashboards and visualisations for technical and non-technical users.
• Support and improve data pipelines and reporting workflows.
• Communicate insights through concise presentations and written summaries.
• Develop skills in advanced analytics and data science as the role grows.

About you

• Some experience in data analysis or analytics roles.
• Some experience in at least one programming language, ideally Python.
• Experience in creating charts, dashboards, or reports (e.g. Power BI).
• Awareness of machine learning concepts and common libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Understanding of core statistics and analytical techniques.
• Familiarity source control methods such as Git.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in mathematics, computer science, statistics, data science, artificial intelligence, or a related field.

Start Dates

• Flexible start dates available in Summer and Autumn 2026.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without the need for employer visa sponsorship.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.