Graduate Engineer

Ready to kickstart your career and make a difference in the world of Transport - Civil, Place, and Movement Engineering.
If you are a recent graduate or will be graduating in 2026, we want YOU to join our dynamic team at GHD
With 11,000 plus 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 urbanization, 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 industry-leading training, mentoring, and hands-on experience, we will support you in your journey to becoming a future leader in engineering and sustainability. Graduate Development at GHD
GHD’s Graduate Program is aimed at developing our future leaders and technical specialists.
During 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 Transport, 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.
If you are enthusiastic and a motivated individual with a keen interest in transport and public realm design? Do you have excellent design and problem-solving skills, with the ability to generate practical and innovative solutions that will benefit future communities? Based in our London or Guildford office, you will work in the Urban Design team as well as supporting the Transport - Civil, Place, & Movement Engineering and wider Transport teams.
You are likely to work on a portfolio of different projects and will apply your acquired skills and knowledge in a range of environments. Providing inputs to and assisting in the resolution of complex technical issues on multi-disciplinary urban highway, transport and public realm schemes.
Producing high quality designs and drawings from concept stage through to detailed design using AutoCAD and 3D modelling.
Assisting with the analysis of data and compilation of reports under supervision
Attend sites when required to carry out and/or assist with surveys and site audits
Keep up to date with current developments within the area of operation as well as gaining a wider knowledge of the Transport sector.
We are committed to the development of our graduate engineers and consultants. In return we are looking for enthusiastic graduates with a flexible approach and an ability to learn in a leading global consultancy. Have a Class 2.1 degree or above in Civil Engineering. Be able to apply engineering principles, and have an aptitude for design development
Have a growing commercial awareness and the capacity to work with a diverse range of clients and projects
Be an agile learner, actively learning through experimentation and experience and seeking ways to grow and to be challenged
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.