This document provides summaries of projects undertaken by Atkins Acuity, a global engineering consultancy, across multiple sectors and regions. It describes projects in transportation and infrastructure planning and development in countries such as Malawi, Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, Turkey, Rwanda, Sri Lanka, Africa, the Middle East, and work with organizations like the European Investment Bank, Masdar, and others. The document emphasizes partnerships with clients and delivering sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions.

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Our people
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Atkins is one of the world’s most
respected design, engineering and
project management consultancies.
We build long-term trusted partnerships
to create a world where lives are
enriched through the implementation
of our ideas.
About the Atkins Group

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Abu Dhabi Housing Authority
BNP Paribas
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale
Zusammenarbeit
Department for International Development
Department of Municipal Affairs, Abu Dhabi
Economic Cities Authority, Saudi Arabia
Ernst & Young Llp
EuropeAid
European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development
European Commission
European Investment Bank
Foreign & Commonwealth Office
Global Climate Adaptation PartnershipLtd
Government of Sri Lanka
Greater London Authority
Green Investment Bank
Hitachi, Ltd
Infracapital Partners
Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets
(Europe) Limited (MIRA)
Masdar Institute of Science & Technology
McKinsey & Company
Ministry of Municipality and Environment,
Qatar
Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Inc.
Roads Authority of Malawi
Republic of Turkey Ministry of Transport
Samsung C&T
Siemens Plc
Singapore Economic Development Board
Southern African Development Community
State of Qatar
Sustainable Energy for All
The World Bank
Toshiba
UN Industrial Development Organization
Water Commission, Lesotho
Who we
work with

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Client Roads Authority of Malawi
Region Africa
Sector Transport
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We were commissioned by the The Ministry of
Transport and Public Works in Malawi to undertake
a nationwide Transport Master Plan, guiding the
sustainable development of an integrated multi modal
transport sector over the period 2017 to 2037.
• We provided clear recommendations with
prioritisation of investment options, aligned with
projected demand, available public funding and
private finance opportunities.
• We planned and delivered financial and technical
assistance to undertake the required investments.
Sustainable development in Malawi
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Client Economic Cities Authority
Region Middle East
Sector City & urban infrastructure
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We were appointed by the Economic Cities Authority
in Saudi Arabia to guide them through a programme of
organisational change; increasing their effectiveness
in supporting development of flagship economic cities.
• We offered support through every programme,
creating confidence and enabling successful
delivery.
• We developed the team structure into an operating
model for four business units.
• We established an enterprise portfolio management
office to implement periodic reporting.
Creating efficiency through seamless service
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Client Department of Municipal Affairs, Abu Dhabi
Region Middle East
Sector City & urban infrastructure
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The Department of Municipal Affairs for Abu Dhabi
(DMA) turned to our Advisory experts to support them
in shaping their asset management approach to
ensure delivery of world-class services to citizens and
businesses within Abu Dhabi.
• We implemented planned decision-making,
informed by leading data analytics with the potential
to deliver cost savings of up to 30% across the
whole asset life cycle.
• We enabled clear control of municipal assets and
infrastructure will help secure the future of the
Emirate for its citizens, businesses and visitors
alike.
Overcoming complexity in Abu Dhabi
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Client EuropeAid
Region Europe
Sector Transport
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Improving transport is a priority for Turkey’s economic
and social development. As part of a consortium, we
were tasked with preparation of a National Transport
Master Plan to support competitive logistics and
increase the welfare of the Turkish citizens and
competitiveness of the Turkish economy.
• We successfully trained the contracting authority
team at our London offices where they learned the
principles of transport modelling. The visit was well
received by the client team and demonstrated our
continual commitment to true partnership.
A new future for Turkey’s transport infrastructure
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Client European Investment Bank
Region Africa
Sector Water
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Atkins Acuity were appointed to assess the feasibility
of a centralised sewerage system for Kigali, using a
blend of international and local expertise to provide
advice on areas of risk and potential efficiency gains.
• We identified the technical challenges of connecting
dense areas to a modern sewerage system, and
explored shared communal sanitation solutions.
• We highlighted and analysed the benefits of
extending the sewerage network to regions of the
city where economic benefits may be higher.
• We delivered studies revealing affordability issues
within the proposed area, and assessed solutions
through cross subsidies and step tariff systems.
Creating a brighter and smarter future for Kigali
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Client The Government of Sri Lanka
Region Asia
Sector Water, City & urban infrastructure
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The government of Sri Lanka appointed us to
undertake a two-phase programme to help them
improve understanding of climate risk and develop a
long-term investment plan to mitigate floods and
drought risks; and to conduct a feasibility study of the
implementation of a number of urgent climate risk
mitigation interventions.
• The contract was commissioned in May 2016 and
we are already working with our client to achieve
the forecast completion date for Phase 2 is May
2019.
Mitigating against climate change impacts
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Client SE4All
Region Africa
Sector Energy
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Atkins Acuity are working with ‘Sustainable Energy
for All’ (SE4All) on access to sustainable energy
efficiency and energy supplies to facilitate the
implementation of key investment projects, with a
focus on sub-Saharan Africa.
• Our specific objectives are to provide assistance to
the East and Southern African countries to increase
their administrative and technical capacity for sector
policy analysis, development and implementation to
accelerate and implement effective sector reform
policies. The project will run until December 2017.
Realising Sub-Saharan Africa’s SE4All vision
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Client Southern African Development Community
Region Africa
Sector Water
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We were commissioned to lead the development of
a regional framework for water supply and sanitation
planning to facilitate 14 SADC Member States and the
Southern African Development Community to achieve
their Millennium Development Goal.
• We successfully established a regional water supply
and sanitation framework across the whole of the
SADC region.
• We developed best practice guidance on
technology choice and institutional arrangement,
which is helping to shape national policy.
Collaborating to deliver a 14 state success story
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Client State of Qatar
Region Middle East
Sector Transport
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We were tasked with the establishment of a Qatar
Central Planning Office (CPO), enabling integration of
transport infrastructure plans, projects & programmes.
• We successfully redefined the scope and routes
of the Doha Metro, opening in 2019.
• We resolved the key interfaces between road and
rail projects.
• We provided recommendations for governance and
institutional reforms to achieve the 2030 vision.
• We delivered major cost savings and de-risking.
Laying the foundations for future success
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Client European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Region Middle East
Sector Water
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Atkins Acuity are the lead advisory partner on a project
to support El Fayoum on their wastewater expansion
project. We will be working with local partner,
Chemonics, throughout analysis and implementation.
• The project will result in 800,000 residents being
connected to the sewage treatment system
• The EBRD will receive a technically feasible,
sustainable and bankable project to implement.
• A significant increase in wastewater management
capacity will result.
Advising on El Fayoum’s wastewater expansion
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Client Masdar
Region Middle East
Sector Energy
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Masdar is an Abu Dhabi-based renewable energy
company. Atkins Acuity became part of Masdar’s
Environment, Health & Safety management function,
working seamlessly with key personnel and
functioning as a fully integrated team.
• We enabled establishment of a world-class, fully
certified Quality Heath Safety and Environmental
Management System.
• Expertise and know-how were successfully
transferred to Masdar employees, leaving them
operational and future-fit.
Partnering to grow world-class capabilities
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Powered by the engineering expertise
of the Atkins Group, we offer solutions
not just theories.
Our areas of expertise

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We can provide deep analysis on the economic potential
and impact of projects. We advise on how clients can
best meet the needs of a city, community, region or
country, identifying the opportunities, shaping the
optimum plan and advising on its implications.
Economic planning

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Our work at the very start of a project or plan can help
assess its financial opportunities and challenges.
We give clear and in depth advice on the best way
to finance and deliver projects, with modelling and
feasibility studies to help reach the most commercially
viable decisions.
Financial planning

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We are skilled in developing, assessing and testing
strategic plans, ensuring they are in line with an
organisation’s overall vision, helping build compelling
and robust business cases.
Strategic planning

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We have strong experience in helping build and
change organisations to deliver better on infrastructure
and energy projects, advising on governance and
policy development to help achieve their ambitions.
Organisation development

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We combine management consultancy and technical
talent to design better portfolio, programme and project
management systems, ensuring clients’ delivery
structures are aligned with their long-term strategic
vision. Our focus is always on creating efficiency and
better long-term outcomes, which is why we also help
to build capability within client teams to leave them fully
functional and future-fit.
P3 management / implementation

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We understand what it takes to deliver projects
efficiently, on time and budget. Our Group expertise
in engineering, design and project management
means we can advise on process management and
improvement, help get the right IT support and
manage on-going performance.
Operations improvement

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We have a very strong background in managing
the whole lifecycle of complex PPP processes and
projects, particularly in lender technical advisory
and due diligence services.
Due diligence

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We believe in truly end-to-end advisory services,
so we also have a wealth of experience in helping
clients source the right additional expertise that will
be critical to a project’s success, from environmental
to legal to insurance.
Outsourcing expertise

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