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Graduate Electrical Consultant
**Kick Start Your Career with GHD – Graduate Electrical Consultant
About GHD
With over 14,000 professionals worldwide, GHD is a leading engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting firm. We create solutions that help transition to low-carbon energy, 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.
At GHD, we offer more than just a career — we provide the opportunity to join a global network of passionate engineers, scientists, and environmental specialists. We tackle complex energy challenges, ensure water resiliency, and contribute to Net Zero futures and sustainable urban development.
Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your curiosity, innovation, and commitment drive real change. With on-the-job training, mentoring, and hands-on experience, we support your journey to help shape the world’s energy solutions as it transitions to a more sustainable future.
Graduate Development at GHD
GHD’s Graduate Program is designed to develop our future technical specialists.
During the two-year global graduate development programme, Graduate Engineers will:
- Work with Engineering teams in Water, Energy, Industrial, Property, and Buildings sectors (both in the UK and overseas).
- Contribute to projects that drive long-term environmental and community benefits.
- Develop decision-making, communication, technical, and leadership skills through mentoring and hands-on experience.
- Gain support towards achieving chartered status in their engineering field.
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The Role: Graduate Electrical Consultant
GHD is seeking energetic, proactive, and forward-thinking Graduate Electrical Consultants to join our power team in our Newcastle office, delivering projects in:
- Power generation (e.g., offshore/onshore wind, solar PV, waste-to-energy, conventional gas)
- Energy conversion (e.g., Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), hydrogen electrolysers)
- Electricity transmission and distribution (onshore and offshore)
Key Responsibilities
Deliver electrical engineering projects in areas such as:
- Power systems analysis (Grid Code compliance, network planning)
- Feasibility studies
- Front End Engineering Design (FEED), Concept Design for transmission/distribution networks and substations
- Preparation of equipment technical specifications
- Technical advisory and due diligence roles
What We Offer
Work Environment & Culture
A professional, friendly, and inclusive culture built on Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Integrity.
Competitive Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package:
- Pension, medical insurance, income protection
- 25 days holiday + optional 4 extra weeks
- Enhanced parental leave
- Voluntary benefits:
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Season ticket loans
- Discounts on retail & wellness classes
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Career & Development
- Access to GHD Business School (formal education)
- Technical skills development through project work
- Opportunities to grow technical expertise, lead markets, or take on management roles
- Guided pathways to chartered status and professional leadership
Work-Life Balance & Wellbeing
- Flexible working (team-led)
- Employee Network Groups (supporting diverse communities & inclusion)
- Mental health support (aligned with the Mental Health at Work Commitment)
- Reference program (colleague referrals)
Diversity & Inclusion
- Flat intellectual hierarchy – every voice has influence.
- Commitment to equality, with recognition of the value in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and experience.
Note on VISA Sponsorship
For graduate positions, GHD does not offer work visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Ready to Kick Off Your Career?
Apply now and if successful, a member of our team will reach out to support your next steps.
At GHD, we thrive on individual achievement while recognising the strength of a diverse workforce.
We strive for equal employment opportunities, ensuring inclusivity for all qualified candidates regardless of gender reassignment, age, disability, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, or race.
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