Kick Start your Career with GHD!
Ready to kickstart your career and make a difference in the world of Rail 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 over 11,000 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.
About the Position
Based in our Leeds Office. Reporting to a Team Lead 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, sharing knowledge across the wider business groups.
* Contributing to and delivering projects in a team environment.
Qualifications
* 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 with complex spreadsheet applications and handling large and complex data sets.
* Intermediate use of Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and familiarity with GIS.
* Problem‑solving skills, collaborative mindset and good communication skills.
What We Offer
* 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 inclusive platform.
* Wellbeing resources and tools, and commitment to mental health at work.
* Team‑led flexible working.
* Opportunities to grow your skills and shape your career towards technical expertise, market development or leadership.
* International, multi‑cultural team of highly motivated individuals.
* An exciting referral program.
Our Commitment to You
We will support your needs by providing the tools you need to excel and recognising your achievements. We will set your curiosity free to allow brilliant minds to do their best work, invest in new ideas, remove barriers where possible, and encourage collaboration across our global business.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. We operate a flat intellectual hierarchy where every voice is heard and has genuine influence. 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 balances work around their unique personal circumstances.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
We encourage individual achievement and recognise the strength of a diverse workforce. 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.
How to Apply
Ready to start your career and make a difference? Please click the Apply button, and if your application is successful, a member of our team will reach out to you.
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