Real stories

Our employees are more than just professionals.
GHD staff group photo
Through our real stories, you'll get a glimpse into the lives of the people who drive our success, and learn about the challenges they've faced, the solutions they've developed, and the impact they've made.
Through our real stories, you'll get a glimpse into the lives of the people who drive our success, and learn about the challenges they've faced, the solutions they've developed, and the impact they've made.

Interior designer

Georgia Simpson, GHD interior designer
"Working for GHD allows me to have a wide lens across all multi-disciplinary aspects of our projects, allowing ease of collaboration and continual technical development."

Georgia Simpson, Auckland, New Zealand

Project manager

Victor Onyeabor, GHD Project Manager

"Proud Naija Boy! - I left Nigeria and came to the UAE to gain new experiences and explore project management beyond construction. GHD provided me with an opportunity to return to the construction industry, and my diverse background in IT and education has helped me to manage projects effectively in various sectors including buildings, infrastructure, advisory, and digital."

Victor, Onyeabor, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Environmental scientist

Rosie Makoski, GHD Environmental Scientist
"I’m an environmental scientist and joined GHD in 2020.  During my first year at GHD, I was given the opportunity to be a project manager on small projects to learn how to become a successful project manager on bigger projects. I was then promoted as an environmental project manager working on larger portfolios in the Contamination and Remediation group. By completing my goal of becoming a project manager, I have started to think about what my next career goal will be in the environmental industry."

Rosie Makoski, Pennsylvania, USA

Advisory transaction and infrastructure strategies

Gemma Turnley fishing

"GHD's flexible work arrangements enable me to pursue my passions by allowing me to work alternative hours. My colleagues are supportive of me adjusting my work schedule when my client commitments allow. GHD's additional leave program also allows me to take more than 4 weeks off per year to explore distant locations."

Gemma Turnley, Brisbane, Australia

Digital transformation engineer

Chris Oats, GHD Digital Transformation Engineer
"As a chartered civil engineer with 11 years of experience at GHD, I have a strong technical background and have led multiple project teams.

I am passionate about efficiency, technology, and innovation, and am currently in a role focused on implementing these values across the company through delivery transformation."

Chris Oates, UK

Director and team leader

Tonja Schimmelpfennig, GHD Director and Team Leader

"GHD offers me a strong sense of belonging within their cultural and gender inclusive workplace. I feel empowered to contribute on multiple levels in a supportive, flexible and fun environment."

Tonja Schimmelpfennig, New Zealand

Technical learning manager

Julie Lockhart, GHD Technical Learning Manager

"My journey with GHD has brought many amazing opportunities. A favourite was when I participated in a community STEAM event. It was all about sustainability, and learning about it through games and hands-on projects like building composters and Do-Nothing-Machines from recycled materials."

Julie Lockhart, United States

Mechanical engineer

Tom Bloom, GHD Mechanical Engineer
"GHD has supported me in bringing out the best in our young professionals (YPs). As the Chair of our YP committee in the UK, and with the backing of the leadership team, I recently planned and hosted the first large scale event aimed at networking and skill boosting for our YP community."

Tom Bloom, United Kingdom
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