Insights Why you should consider a transportation career at Atkins in the APAC region
The
transportation sector is an important industry for the global economy and it’s
a highly varied sector, as it involves the movement of various shipments and materials
via airlines and shipping. It’s an industry that’s grappling with rapid changes, as a result of technological innovation and climate
change. There’s now more pressure for logistics and transportation to keep up
with the demand of tracking goods and processes as the number of shipments has
increased. This means professionals pursuing a career in transportation can
learn a great deal and it can be a rewarding career.
Atkins is the
APAC region is part of the AtkinsRéalis Group, alongside Faithful+Gould and Acuity. We’ve established
ourselves as a global leader in multidisciplinary engineering and
transportation solutions. Our teams are diverse and we not only operate in APAC
but in various regions to tackle global challenges. Below, we discuss why a
transportation career at Akins is worthwhile.
Professional development
At Atkins,
professional development is a high priority. That’s why we offer many training
opportunities, as well as learning and development programmes. A career in
transportation offers an array of professional development opportunities
because you’ll be encountering lots of different problems that need to be
solved urgently. Therefore, you’ll be required to ask questions and seek out
new solutions. Whether you work as a transport planner or trainee Designer, there will be opportunities to learn
about the world of logistics and transportation – and there’s a huge variety of
jobs, especially as technology advances. According to research, digital technologies will drastically change
transport in the APAC region. So, with the region
being fast-growing for transport, there will likely be more jobs available and
more opportunities for professional development.
Impactful career path
A career in
transportation offers professionals a truly meaningful career. Since transportation is hugely important to the economy,
professionals will be able to make a huge impact in their role. With the
continued growth of e-commerce, travel and tourism, roles in transportation are
only going to become more crucial. For example, working as an electrical
engineer in transportation would involve providing technical support,
engineering solutions and transport advisory – all of which are important for
the variety of rail and rolling stock projects. Therefore, a career in
transportation means professionals will have the chance to be involved in
large-scale projects and develop strong client relationships.
Challenging
There’s no
shortage of challenges in the transportation industry. For example, if you
secure a role as a designer, you could be involved in designing plans for the
electrification of transport and supervising work during construction. There’s
also the challenge of maintaining a positive relationship with external
customers and handling difficult clients. In the broader context, there
are major challenges for supply chains, that will affect transportation. This includes concerns around
the environmental impact of logistics and freight. Transportation businesses
will need to identify solutions to mitigate risks and further damage to the
environment. With these challenges, it’s an exciting time to move into
transportation and contribute to a rapidly changing industry.
Variety
In the
transportation industry, there’s a lot of variety. Atkins works on a range of
different projects, so professionals will be able to add value in an array of
different areas. Choosing a career in transportation means you’ll be learning
about freight, as well industrial, manufacturing, logistics and retailing
because all these industries are linked together. As a result, you’ll be
interacting with many different people, which can improve your interpersonal
skills and improve your long-term career prospects as you’ll be building a
large network.
Why not start your transportation career at Atkins?
If you’re
looking to secure a role in transportation, Atkins has a great range of
opportunities. We partner with a range of different clients and candidates
around the world, providing quality solutions and career pathways. We support
our people and give them opportunities to thrive and make a real difference to
people, society and the environment. We’re committed to delivering the best
solutions to those we work with and helping develop our candidates in the
process. Browse our latest transportation jobs in APAC today or sign up for job alerts to stay
up-to-date with every opportunity.
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