GHD Advisory Insights & Analytics team – Data Consultant Join a global profession services leader, committed to solving the world’s biggest challenges across energy, transport, utilities and urbanisation. We are seeking curious minds with a passion for data-driven problem solving to join and shape our growing Data & Insights team. You will support the delivery of innovative solutions across sectors such as rail, highways, telecoms, and future energy, delivering tangible impacts for generations to come. You’ll have the freedom to explore your interests across diverse projects and sectors, with support and encouragement to develop your skills and experience. We embrace a start-up mentality within a global corporate framework, encouraging autonomous decision making, fresh ideas and agile thinking. Our team structure fosters collaboration and ensures every member feels supported, empowering you to meaningfully contribute to our continuously growing and improving team. What we do We help our clients unlock the full potential of their data by combining management and analytical expertise with cutting-edge technology solutions. Our services include: Strategic Modelling: Working alongside industry experts in the built and natural environment, we create models and simulations to understand and forecast complex scenarios, such as England’s transition to a more sustainable agricultural system. Analytical Data Management: We bring the latest in cloud, software, and data best practices to our clients to develop clean and expressive datasets, tightly aligned to their goals and ambitions. Digital Asset Management: We combine our knowledge of the infrastructure lifecycle across industries like water, power, rail, and highways, and our expertise in data-driven insights to help our clients make decisions about the stewardship of their assets. Location Intelligence: We develop world-class solutions in mobility, logistics and GIS using high-volume data sources such as mobile network data. For example, analysing visitor behaviour at major venues and identifying changes in national travel patterns. Your responsibilities: Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Pro-actively engaging with stakeholders to gather information, determine root causes of issues, and develop strong relationships. Clear and concise presentation of results and concepts through a variety of mediums, tailoring the level of technical content to the audience. Articulating your views and honest perspectives through active listening and engaged participation. Technical Leadership & Project Delivery Providing technical project delivery by designing solutions, writing code, and conducting analysis. Using data and management techniques to improve operational performance. Providing technical feedback and identifying opportunities to use data to derive insights and shape technical solutions. Acting as Project Manager on appropriate projects. Team & Business Development Actively contributing to team growth activities and operational tasks. Identifying and pursuing opportunities and new work that benefit clients, including providing input to tenders and bids. Continuous Learning & Growth Seek out on-the-job and external training opportunities to improve your technical and management capabilities, with support from the team. Taking a pro-active role in developing the skills of team members. About you We would love to hear from you if you can bring proven, demonstrable previous experience in any of the above areas. As a consulting role, we are looking for effective problem solvers, leaders, and communicators. Personal Characteristics You are an effective collaborator and communicator who can work well with a range of clients. You are inquisitive and eager to improve your skillset. You are comfortable being part of a growing team that is building a business. You are an independent thinker who can present their own ideas even when challenging the norm. You have a collaborative working style and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. You are an analytical thinker who can break down complex problems into manageable chunks. Previous Experience Due to the diversity of our projects, a range of skills and experience is beneficial to this role. An ideal candidate will demonstrate proven experience in any combination of the following, with particular emphasis on strong technical capabilities: Technical Capabilities Strong data manipulation and analysis skills. Programming using Python and SQL (additional languages are a benefit). Dashboarding using Tableau and/or Power BI and data visualisation using common data science packages (Matplotlib, Seaborn, kepler.gl, etc.) Understanding of version control (preferably through Git). Experience in contributing to and improving technical playbooks. Solid knowledge of statistical methods and concepts. Management Capabilities Business acumen including
Data Consultant in Kennington employer: GHD
At GHD, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a collaborative and inclusive work culture that prioritises technical excellence and professional growth. As an Engineering Manager in our London office, you'll enjoy flexible hybrid working, access to industry-leading specialists, and clear progression opportunities while leading impactful water and infrastructure projects. Join us to be part of a supportive environment that champions safety, quality, and sustainability, ensuring your career development is at the forefront of our mission to create a sustainable future for our communities.
