Ghd
Global leader in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
GHD 2026 Graduate Water Engineer (Christchurch)
Graduate water engineering consulting role with design, project delivery and development.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Selection stages: screening, recorded video interview, team interview, psychometric assessments, then offer
Key Responsibilities
- ▸screening
- ▸video interview
- ▸team interview
- ▸psychometric assessment
- ▸offer
What You Bring
To apply you need a CV, a cover letter that conveys your passion for GHD, and an academic transcript. The selection process includes initial screening, a recorded video interview, a face‑to‑face or virtual team interview, psychometric assessments, and finally an offer stage. • First year focuses on consulting fundamentals; second year allows tailored technical development or mentorship • Hands‑on experience with design teams, bids/tenders, and occasional site work • Application requires CV, cover letter, and academic transcript
Requirements
- ▸consulting
- ▸mentorship
- ▸design
- ▸bids
- ▸site work
- ▸academic transcript
Benefits
Our two‑year Graduate Development Program is designed to give new consultants a smooth start, pairing them with peers, managers and mentors to navigate challenges and explore a range of career pathways in engineering, science, project management, architecture and other specialties. In the first year you will master consulting fundamentals and find your rhythm, while the second year offers flexibility to deepen technical expertise or learn from seasoned mentors, with opportunities to work on design teams, bids, tenders and occasional site work. We are committed to inclusive hiring and will accommodate neurodiverse candidates or those with disabilities throughout the process. Most full‑time roles begin in February 2026, though some start earlier in mid‑2025, and casual positions may be available during your final year of study. • Two‑year Graduate Development Program with rotations across multiple consulting specialties • Inclusive hiring – accommodations provided for neurodiverse candidates or those with disabilities • Employee networks foster diversity, equity and inclusion, offering safe spaces and a voice to leadership
Work Environment
Hybrid
Interview Process
-screening of applications (bulk after closing) -video interview with recorded answers -face‑to‑face or virtual interview with the team (behavioural questions) -psychometric assessments -offer stage including discussion of salary and background checking