Ghd
Global leader in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services.
GHD 2026 Graduate Structural Engineer (Christchurch)
Graduate structural engineering role in consulting, working on design, bids and site work
Job Highlights
What You Bring
• First year focuses on consulting fundamentals; second year enables deeper technical development or mentorship • Application requires CV, cover letter, and academic transcript
Requirements
- ▸consulting
- ▸mentorship
- ▸technical
- ▸cv
- ▸cover letter
- ▸transcript
Benefits
The two‑year Graduate Development Program gives new consultants a smooth start, pairing them with mentors, managers and peers to navigate the early stages of a consulting career. Graduates rotate through design teams, contribute to bids and tenders, and may gain hands‑on site experience, with the first year focused on consulting fundamentals and the second year offering flexibility to deepen technical skills or learn from mentors. GHD is committed to an inclusive hiring process; candidates who are neurodiverse or have a disability can request reasonable adjustments at any stage. Most full‑time graduate roles begin in February 2026, although some teams may start earlier in mid‑2025, and casual opportunities are available during the final year of study to give candidates a head start. • Two‑year Graduate Development Program offering rotations, design work, bids, tenders, and occasional site experience • Inclusive hiring – accommodations available for neurodiverse candidates or those with disabilities
Work Environment
Office Full-Time
Interview Process
-screening of applications -video interview with recorded answers -face‑to‑face or virtual interview with the team (behavioural questions) -psychometric assessments -offer stage (including background checking)