Nick Roberts

Biography

    Nick is chief executive officer of Atkins’ business in the UK and Europe, responsible for all aspects of operations spanning multiple infrastructure, building and industrial markets. A member of the company’s Group leadership team, he focuses on strategy, organisational agility and rapid innovation, driving change across the organisation particularly around the fusion of the digital and physical environment. Prior to his current role, Nick was Atkins North America’s strategy director and MD of the infrastructure business, responsible for leading the integration and transformation of a major acquisition. With over 20 years’ experience in consulting, he has held several managing director positions at Atkins across a variety of sectors and previously at consulting firms in Canada. Nick is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, and leads the Atkins Military Covenant programme which has received the Gold Award from the Ministry of Defence. He also sponsors Atkins’ Women’s Professional Network in the UK and champions the company’s STEM initiatives, which aim to nurture and inspire the next generation of infrastructure and engineering specialists. He is proud of Atkins’ success in the Sunday Times Best Big Companies to Work For awards. A chartered geologist by profession, Nick holds a Masters from the University of Wales and a BSc in Geology from the University of Reading. He currently serves on the Commission for the Vibrant Economy sponsored by Grant Thornton, The Institution of Civil Engineers Brexit Leadership Group and the Industrial Digitalisation Strategy Leadership Group. He also mentors leaders of third sector organisations.  

Research Interest

    Environmental Sciences