Project Manager Career Simulation
Help your students discover project management and explore how project managers help deliver major engineering and technology projects at AtkinsRéalis.
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Overview
This self-guided online career simulation gives students an insight into project management at AtkinsRéalis, a global engineering organisation.
Students will discover how project managers work alongside engineering and technical teams to help deliver major infrastructure and energy projects. AtkinsRéalis describes its work as connecting people, data and technology to transform infrastructure and energy systems.
They’ll explore the day-to-day role, skills, career pathways, salaries and benefits, while discovering the rewards and challenges of project management.
Students will also hear from an industry expert and put their learning into practice through an interactive activity.
The free experience is available on demand for students aged 13+, with a certificate on completion.
Details
- School subject
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- Design and technology
- Engineering
- Science
- Curriculum links
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- Physics
- Design and technology
- Biology: Working scientifically
- Sciences
- Mathematics and numeracy
- Technologies
- Sciences - Topical science: Topical science
- Mathematics and numeracy: Number, money and measure
- Mathematics and numeracy: Information handling
- Technologies: Digital literacy
- Technologies: Technological developments in society and business
- Computing science
- Science and technology
- Scientific understanding
- Design thinking and engineering
- Mathematics and numeracy: Number
- Mathematics and numeracy: Measuring
- Mathematics and numeracy: Numerical reasoning
- Technology & design and digital technology
- Scientific skills and methods
- Mathematics and numeracy: Knowledge and understanding of number, algebra, space, shape and measures, handling data
- Mathematics and numeracy: The application of mathematical skills to real life work situations
- Mathematics and numeracy: The creative use of technology to enhance mathematical understanding
- Developing individuals
- Technology & design and digital technology: Design
- Contributing to society
- Group size
- Small groups, Whole class, Whole year group, Whole school
- Participation level
- Hands-on
- Duration
- 1 to 2 hours
- Dates
- 13 October 2026 – 31 August 2027
- Cost
- Free
- Location
- Online
Learning outcomes
- Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
- Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Frameworks
Gatsby benchmarks
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
- 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
- 5 - Encounters with employers and employees
- 6 - Experiences of workplaces
Essential skills
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
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