Are you interested in the rail industry and looking for a career in consulting?
During the course of our two year global graduate development programme our Graduate Engineers will work with our Engineering teams developing skills across a wide variety of projects in the Rail sector but in the UK and overseas. Your contribution will make a positive lasting benefit to the environment and our communities.
Graduate Development at GHD
GHD’s Graduate Program is aimed at developing our future leaders and technical specialists.
During the course of our two-year global graduate development programme our Graduate Engineers will work with our Engineering teams developing skills across a wide variety of projects in the Water, Energy, Industrial, Property and Buildings sectors both in the UK and overseas. Your contribution will make a positive lasting benefit to the environment and our communities.
Whilst learning about our business, our values, your team, and most importantly, yourself you will develop your decision-making, communication, technical and leadership skills.
We offer mentoring and a variety of development activities, providing on the job experience and exposure to a diverse range of projects, as well as support towards gaining chartered status within your Engineering field.
About the role
Based in our York / London Office.
Reporting to a Team Leader and collaborating across the rail sector, your anticipated responsibilities include:
- Providing technical assistance and analytical support in demand and revenue forecasting, crowding and CAD modelling, and business case appraisals for rail franchising and transport scheme appraisals
- Supporting Senior Engineers and Consultants to deliver value to our clients.
- Prepare project reports and other technical documentation, support at client presentations and assist with bids, proposals and marketing activities
- Application of your acquired skills, sharing knowledge across the wider business groups
- Successful contribution to and delivery of projects in a team environment
To deliver against these responsibilities you will demonstrate:
- An honours degree in relevant subject area
- Interest in the rail industry; knowledge of public transport fares and ticketing strategies, business case and value for money appraisals and the challenges around decarbonisation is advantageous
- Previous experience of complex spreadsheet applications and handling of large and complex data sets
- Intermediate use of Microsoft suite, particularly Excel, and PowerPoint, familiarity with GIS
- Be a problem solver and collaborative teammate with good communication skills
What we offer
We offer a professional, friendly and inclusive culture based on our core values of Safety, Teamwork, Respect and Integrity.
We are committed to the success of our people which is why we want to create the best employee experience that supports each member through all the stages of their career.
- A competitive salary
- A comprehensive benefits package; pension, medical insurance, income protection, 25 days holiday with the option to buy an additional 4 weeks
- Enhanced parental leave
- Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – cycle to work, discounted gym membership, season ticket loan, discounts on retail & wellbeing classes
- Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
- Wellbeing resources and tools, and demonstration of our commitment to wellbeing by signing up to the Mental Health at Work Commitment
- Team led flexible working
- Opportunities to grow your skills and shape your career towards technical expertise, developing the market or leading a business or team
- International, multi-cultural team of highly motivated individuals
- An exciting referral program; bring people with you!
Our commitment to you
Commitment is a powerful word that defines how we do business, how we serve our clients and how we care for one another. We will support your needs by giving you the tools to do your best work and then recognise achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work. We will invest in new ideas, removing barriers where we can. Finally, we will encourage you to collaborate with thousands of diverse people across our global business.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion lies at the heart of our team culture. We operate a flat intellectual hierarchy meaning every voice is heard and has genuine influence. We believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin, and experience, and we recognise the value this brings our collective team approach to solving challenging client problems.
Inclusion is hugely important to us and we want to ensure every team member can balance work around their unique personal circumstances. We will advocate for your professional development and provide access to formal education through the GHD Business School and practical application through technical delivery.
Please note that for graduate positions, we do not offer sponsorship for work visas or immigration. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK to be considered for this role.
