Atkins looks to recruit architects after winning education work

Atkins said it is aiming to recruit a minimum of 20 architects before the end of the year, boosting numbers in its London, Bristol and Leeds education design studios.

The recruits - which will span all levels, including design directors and associates - will help Atkins deliver primary, secondary, further and higher education projects.

The recruitment drive comes on the back of education wins, including local authority contracts and higher and further education projects.

Philip Watson, Atkin’s UK regional design director, said: “Our determination to find innovative ways to deliver great learning environments through the austerity years has positioned us so we can now grow”.