The group reports strong half year results, continued confidence for the remainder of this year and a secure position from which to respond to the challenges and opportunities further ahead.

Revenue from continuing operations was £710.8m a 12 per cent rise on the same period last year.Normalised profit before taxation a £47.5m £42.7m 11%

Pre-tax profit at £47.5m was also up. This time by 11 per cent.

Commenting on the results, Keith Clarke, Chief Executive of Atkins, said:

“These are strong results. Whilst we remain attuned to the wider economic situation, the range of our business and its strength in depth gives us continued confidence for the remainder of this year. Looking further ahead, our secure position allows us to continue to invest in Carbon Critical Design and our focus on excellence has positioned the group to respond with confidence to the challenges and opportunities ahead.”