Graduate Highways and Public Realm Design Engineer

Description

Ready to kickstart your career and make a difference in the world of Transport & Public Highways Engineering.

If you are a recent graduate or will be graduating in 2026 we want YOU to join our dynamic team at GHD!

About GHD

With 11000 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.

At GHD we offer more than just a career; 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.

Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your curiosity innovation and commitment will drive real change. 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. Lets solve the big problems together and leave the world better than we found it.

Graduate Development at GHD

GHDs 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.

About the role

Are you an enthusiastic and 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 If this sounds like you then wed love to talk to you!

Based in our London or Guildford office you will be part of our Place and Movement team and work on a variety of traffic engineering urban design and transport planning schemes.

We offer a dynamic challenging job in a pleasant working climate and attention to education and a competitive remuneration package. You will have a great deal of responsibility with endless opportunity for impact and freedom for initiatives. Given the international spread of the business a certain level of flexibility in working hours is important.

Core responsibilities

You are likely to work on a portfolio of different projects and will apply your acquired skills and knowledge in a range of environments. Your role and responsibilities will develop as your knowledge of our business increases but initially you will be required to:

• Provide inputs to and assist in the resolution of complex technical issues on multi-disciplinary urban highway transport and public realm schemes.
• Produce high quality designs and drawings from concept stage through to detailed design using AutoCAD and 3D modelling.
• Assist 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
• Liaise with and assist team members working within the section
• Keep up to date with current developments within the area of operation as well as gaining a wider knowledge of the Transport sector.

Skills experience and qualifications

We are committed to the development of our graduate engineers and return we are looking for enthusiastic graduates with a flexible approach and an ability to learn in a leading global consultancy. To join our team you will:

• Have a Class 2.1 degree or above in Civil Engineering. Other relevant subjects will be considered.
• Be able to apply engineering principles and have an aptitude for design development
• Be highly numerate with a focus on problem solving
• Have excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Be a positive and enthusiastic team player
• Have a keen attention to detail
• Have strong communication skills and enjoy working in a collaborative environment.
• 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

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.

Ready to start your career and make a difference Please hit the apply now button and should your application be successful member of our team will reach out to you.

At GHD we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. 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.

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