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We are looking for exceptional Graduate Engineers to join our 2023 Global Graduate Programme. Are you looking for an opportunity to develop a career as a Mechanical Engineer?
During the course of our two year global graduate development programme our Graduate Engineers will work with our multidisciplinary teams developing skills across a wide variety of projects both in the UK and overseas. Your contribution will make a positive lasting benefit to the environment and our communities.
Graduate Development at GHD
The Graduate Development Program is an integrated approach to developing future leaders and technical specialists.
During the program, you will learn about our business and 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. Based in our Chester office, you will be reporting to a Team Leader and collaborating across sectors. Your anticipated responsibilities include:
- Support the team working on a diverse range of clients and projects
- Produce design calculations and contribute to the formulation of design concepts
- Deliver and be accountable for technical assignments
- Develop your decision-making, communication and technical skills
What you will bring to the team
- A real passion for problem solving
- An organised approach to meeting deadlines
- Your ability to collaborate and be an adaptable team member
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Infrastructure engineering experience is advantageous
- Relevant tertiary qualification
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; medical insurance, income protection, life insurance 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 and 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!
About Us
As one of the world’s leading professional services companies, GHD delivers iconic projects that shape our landscapes, support our communities and set the path of our collective future. We are a team of inquisitive, innovative, and creative problem solvers. Challenge us and help us come up with new solutions to ensure water, energy and urbanisation are made sustainable for generations to come.
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.
