Graduate Consultant - Strategy & Commercial Advisory

GHD; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Graduate Consultant to join Strategy & Commercial Advisory in Irvine or San Francisco. You will support advisory assignments across infrastructure sectors, conduct research and analysis, and contribute to high-quality outputs under guidance from experienced consultants.

The role is designed for an early-career professional who is curious, analytical and collaborative, translating complex information into practical client insights within a hybrid in-office schedule.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in related discipline (economics, finance, business, policy, engineering, planning, data analytics).
• 0–2 years experience; internships or co-op welcome.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support multidisciplinary advisory projects, deliverables on time and to quality.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative research; analyze data and benchmarks.
• Prepare client materials and present findings to diverse audiences.

Skills

Research

Data analysis

Communication

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in related field

Tools

Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

Job Description

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?

At GHD we are looking for a Graduate Consultant to join our Strategy & Comercial Advisory team at our Irvine or San Francisco, CA offices. In this role you will support the delivery of strategy, commercial, economic and organizational advisory assignments across infrastructure sectors. Working under the guidance of experienced consultants and project leaders, the role contributes research, analysis, stakeholder support and high-quality project outputs while building the core capabilities required for a career in professional consulting.

The position is designed for an early-career professional who is curious, analytical and collaborative, and who can translate complex information into clear, practical insights for clients and project teams.

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:

• Advisory Project Delivery: Support multidisciplinary project teams in delivering advisory assignments safely, ethically, on time and to the required quality. Contribute to business cases, options assessments, strategic reviews, market assessments, investment prioritization and commercial frameworks. Complete assigned work packages, track actions and communicate progress, issues and dependencies to the project lead. Follow agreed project controls, document-management practices and quality-review processes.
• Research and Analysis: Undertake qualitative and quantitative research using credible and appropriately documented sources. Collect, organize and analyze data to identify patterns, risks, opportunities and implications. Assist with benchmarking, precedent reviews, policy analysis, market analysis and stakeholder analysis. Check calculations, evidence, assumptions and references before materials are submitted for review.
• Client and Stakeholder Support: Prepare clear presentations, reports, briefing notes, working papers and workshop materials. Participate in client meetings, interviews and workshops, including preparation, note-taking and action follow-up. Communicate professionally with client and internal stakeholders, adapting content for technical and non-technical audiences. Build trusted working relationships through responsiveness, reliability and respect.
• Growth and Market Support: Support proposals, expressions of interest, capability materials and opportunity research. Assist with sector and account research to help teams understand client priorities and market developments. Contribute reusable content, case studies and lessons learned to the practice knowledge base.
• Team and Professional Development: Actively participate in the GHD graduate development experience, including formal learning, coaching, performance conversations and agreed development goals. Work collaboratively across disciplines, offices and geographies and contribute to an inclusive team culture. Seek and apply feedback, share knowledge and progressively take greater ownership of tasks and deliverables. Participate in buddy, mentoring, young professional and potential rotation opportunities where available and appropriate.
• Values, Integrity and Risk: Demonstrate GHD values and expected professional conduct in all activities. Protect confidential and commercially sensitive information. Complete required training and comply with applicable health, safety, quality, risk and business policies. Escalate concerns, conflicts, risks or quality issues promptly to the appropriate project or people leader.

What You Will Bring To The Team

Education

• Completed bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, finance, business, public policy, engineering, planning, data analytics or a related discipline.

Experience

• General Experience: 0-2 years of experience in related field.
• Entry-level role; relevant internship, co-op, research, volunteer or project experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, solve problems and communicate findings clearly.
• Proficiency with common productivity tools; exposure to data analysis or visualization tools is advantageous.
• Authorization to work in the country of application, consistent with the approved local requisition.

Salary Range: $xxx - $xxx based on experience and location.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.