Graduate Data Consultant

To solve complex challenges, you need to challenge the status-quo

At GHD Advisory we are invested in creating sustainable commercial outcomes with clients driving change in water, energy and urbanization. 

Join a team committed to solving complex challenges across the value chain, from capital deployment to asset management, enabling resilience, growth and sustainability. 

Together, we’ll help create a future for generations to come.

Who are we looking for?

We are recruiting for our September 2027 Graduate Data Consultant intake and are looking for ambitious students and recent graduates eager to develop technical and consulting skills while working on meaningful client projects. As part of GHD's global Advisory business, our Data & Insights team works across infrastructure, transport, energy, water and government to help clients make better decisions. We combine the agility of a specialist team with the opportunities, resources and reach of a global professional services company.

As a Graduate Data Consultant, you'll have the opportunity to work on varied projects, develop sought-after technical and consulting skills, and contribute to work that delivers lasting impact from the very start of your career. Based in our London team, you'll work alongside experienced consultants, data specialists and industry experts while building your own expertise through structured learning, mentoring and hands-on project experience.

This is a hybrid role based in our central London office, with an expectation of an average of three days per week in the office. We believe face-to-face collaboration is an important part of learning, problem-solving and building strong relationships, while also recognising the value of flexibility and hybrid working.

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

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

• Support the analysis of complex datasets to help clients understand performance, demand and operational challenges.
• Contribute to the development of analytical models and decision-support tools.
• Help design and build data solutions, dashboards and visualisations.
• Work with project teams to understand client requirements and translate them into practical solutions.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations and recommendations for clients.
• Participate in client meetings, workshops and project discussions.
• Collaborate with specialists from across GHD, including consultants, engineers, scientists and digital professionals.
• Support the successful delivery of projects from inception through to completion.

What you will bring to the Team

• A degree in a relevant discipline such as Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Geography, Engineering, Physics or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to approach complex challenges in a structured way.
• An interest in using data and technology to support decision-making and solve real-world problems.
• The ability to communicate ideas clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn new skills and technologies.
• A collaborative approach and an ability to work effectively with people from different backgrounds and disciplines.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• An interest in developing both technical expertise and consulting skills.
• An enthusiasm for working with clients and understanding the challenges they face.

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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 and intern 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.