Join our dynamic team at GHD and kick-start your career as a Graduate Rail Engineer.
About GHD
With over 11,000 professionals worldwide, GHD is a leading engineering, architecture and environmental consulting firm dedicated to creating sustainable solutions that help transition to low‑carbon energy, enable sustainable urbanisation and safeguard water systems.
Location
Leeds Office, United Kingdom
Job Description
Reporting to a Team Leader and collaborating across the rail sector, your 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.
* Preparing project reports and other technical documentation; supporting client presentations and assisting with bids, proposals and marketing activities.
* Applying your acquired skills and sharing knowledge across the wider business groups.
* tributing to and delivering projects in a team environment.
To deliver against these responsibilities you will demonstrate:
* An honours degree in a 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 the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with GIS.
* Be a problem solver and collaborative teammate with good communication skills.
What We Offer
* A competitive salary.
* A comprehensive benefits package: pension, medical insurance, income protection and 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 and discounts on retail & wellbeing classes.
* Access to our Employee Network Groups.
* Wellbeing resources and tools, and commitment to mental health under 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
Equality, diversity and inclusion lies at the heart of our team culture. GHD operates a flat intellectual hierarchy meaning every voice is heard and has genuine influence. We celebrate diversity in race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and experience, and we recognise the value this brings to 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 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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