Graduate Geoscientist

Ready to kickstart your career and make a difference in the world of helping to maintain the globes energy needs during the Energy Transition and beyond? If you are a recent graduate or will be graduating in 2026, we want YOU to join our dynamic Low Carbon Advisory team at GHD
With over 14,000 professionals worldwide, GHD is a leading engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm. We are committed to creating solutions that help transition to low-carbon energy sources, enable sustainable urbanisation, and safeguard water systems in a changing climate. Our work empowers communities, reshapes landscapes, and paves the way for a sustainable future.
we offer the opportunity to join a global network of passionate engineers, scientists, and environmental specialists who are committed to making a difference. From tackling complex energy challenges to ensuring water resiliency, our teams are actively involved in projects that contribute to a Net Zero future and sustainable urban living.
With on the job training, mentoring, and hands-on experience, we will support you in your journey to help to the World’s energy solutions as it transitions to a more sustainable future. Graduate Development at GHD
GHD’s Graduate Program is aimed at developing our future technical specialists.
During our two-year global graduate development programme our Graduate Geoscientist will work with our Energy Transition Advisory team developing skills across a wide variety of projects associated with the Energy Transition, from conventional (Oil and Gas) to low carbon energy sources (Geothermal, Hydrogen) and Carbon Capture and Storage. Due to the diversity of GHD, should suitable projects arise, there is also the opportunity to work in the Water, Renewable Energy, Industrial, Property and Buildings sectors both in the UK and overseas. Your contribution will make a positive lasting benefit to the environment and 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. Once eligible, we will also support you towards gaining Chartered Geologist (or equivalent) status.
Graduate Geoscientist Responsibilities
Data Collection and Analysis: Collate, analyse and load subsurface data, gaining an understanding of basic geological data requirements and data limitations prior to interpretation.
Data Interpretation: Review geological, geophysical, petrophysical data and undertake basic analysis. This includes seismic surveys, core data, well logs. Liaise with other departmental disciplines to reach a geologically appropriate model that best fits all the available data.
Learning how to build, update and evaluate theoretical and geocellular 2D/3D geological models. Estimate deterministic and probabilistic in-place volumes using appropriate industry standard software.
Consulting Project Content Development: Personal Capability Building: Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation and, where relevant, improve performance and fulfill your personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending industry conferences, and reviewing specialist media.
Client & Customer Management (External): Help senior colleagues manage client and customer relationships by using relevant sales or client systems
Master’s Degree in Geology, Geophysics or Geoscience related discipline.
~Able to attend the office a minimum of 3 days per week (London or Guildford).

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
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
An exciting referral program; Equality , diversity, and inclusion lies at the heart of our team culture. 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.
GHD aims to provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to gender reassignment, age, disability, religion, or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.