Graduate Consultant

Graduate Consultant Energy Strategy and Innovation

Our world demands reliable, affordable and low carbon energy solutions to achieve a Net Zero future.

And as we look to transition from traditional energy sources to adopt more renewable alternatives, you can play a key role in helping clients make informed decisions about energy networks, markets and investment and in enabling and accelerating this change.

We’ll support you every step of the way as you join us in finding sustainable energy solutions to make a positive impact that will last for generations.

Who are we looking for?

Exciting opportunity for future graduates! As this role is part of our FY28 hiring intake, we’re looking for candidates graduating after May 2027.

At GHD we are looking for a graduate to join our technical delivery teams in London or Guilford offices as a Graduate Consultant. We seek a skilled professional consultant who independently performs the full range of responsibilities for routine projects. Applies established management consulting methods and solutions to typical problems, contributing to the design, planning, management and delivery of projects. Supports the delivery of innovative, client-focused consulting and strategy solutions across GHD's sectors including transport, water, property & buildings, energy, and environment. Focuses on broadening technical skills, progressing toward professional accreditation if applicable, and developing capabilities in project management and client engagement.

Be part of the dynamic culture! Our workplace thrives on a hybrid model, combining in-office collaboration and flexibility. Join us in office, three days a week to contribute, connect and excel in our vibrant environment.

Working with an energetic and high performing team, this position offers a variety of work and will see you involved in:

• Client & Customer Management (External): Support senior colleagues in preparing for client meetings, understanding client requirements and following up agreed actions.

• Consulting Project Content Development: Develop clear presentations and sections of client reports, translating analysis into findings and recommendations for review by senior colleagues.

• Data Collection and Analysis: Collect, validate and analyse data on energy systems, network performance, costs and investment. Use appropriate tools and methods to test assumptions, interpret findings and support project recommendations, with guidance from colleagues.

• Document Management: Maintain organised project records, analysis files and supporting evidence, following agreed document control and version management procedures.

• Improvement/Innovation: Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.

• Operational Compliance: Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.

• Operations Management: Provide operational support services and sometimes act as first-line supervisor of a transactional operations area. Involves using existing systems and protocols.