Disclosure re: s430(2B) of Companies Act 2006

Disclosure pursuant to s430(2B) of the Companies Act 2006

WS Atkins plc (the "Company") announced on 12 June 2014 that Mr. Rodney Slater would retire from the Company's board on 30 July 2014.

As required by section 430(2B) of the Companies Act 2006, the elements of Mr. Slater's remuneration, which are consequent upon his retirement and which will be paid at or following the date of his retirement, are stated below. Mr. Slater will not receive any payment for loss of office or any other payments in relation to the cessation of his employment.

Mr. Slater continued to receive his fees until 30 July 2014. The fees have been time apportioned and will be paid on 31 July 2014.

The following arrangements, in accordance with approved remuneration policy, will apply to Mr. Slater as a consequence of his retirement:

1. Where expenses payable on travel and subsistence payments are deemed to have been a taxable benefit by HM Revenue & Customs ("HMRC"), the Company will meet the cost of any tax due.

2. The cost for Mr. Slater to comply with HMRC's individual reporting requirements will be met by the Company.

Richard Webster

Company Secretary

1 August 2014

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7121 2000