Atkins has said results for the six months to 30 September will be in line with expectations on the back of strong growth in the Middle East.

Ed Wallis, chairman, also pointed to continued improvements in the group鈥檚 rail business and a recovery in its management consultancy arm.

The consensus forecast for the year to 31 March 2009 is 拢100m pre-tax profit on turnover of 拢1.37bn.

Wallis said: 鈥淒espite the uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment, our markets currently remain robust, driven by our clients鈥� requirements to invest in their infrastructure.

James Cooke, an analyst at Panmure Gordon, agreed. He said: 鈥淥ur positive stance on Atkins is based on the strength and breadth of its operations both in the UK and internationally.鈥�

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