GHD
UnverifiedReported Offshore Headcount
1,000+
reported 1 Jan 2024 — GHD Philippines — 1,000+ employees in Makati, Cebu, Quezon City
Estimated % of Workforce
~10%
illustrative — not directly reported by the company
Destination Countries
Financial Context
Estimated Wage Differential
~$85M/yr
Estimate uses avg AU cost of $110,000+/yr (salary only, excluding super, office, recruitment) vs offshore $25,000/yr (salary + on-costs). Actual figures vary by role, seniority, and location.
In Plain English
- In 2024, GHD was reported to have 1,000+ offshore contractors and staff.
- This represents ~10% when compared to its current workforce of 10,000 (illustrative comparison only — not directly reported by the company).
Based on data from public sources at the dates reported. Figures may not reflect current headcount. See sources below for full attribution.
Engineering & Construction Peers
How GHD's known offshore percentage (10%+) compares to reviewed engineering & construction peers.
| Company | ASX | Known Offshore* | Offshore Destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downer EDI | DOW | None found | - |
| Lendlease Group | LLC | None found | - |
| Monadelphous Group | MND | None found | - |
| Jacobs | 5.8%+ | 🇮🇳 India | |
| AECOM | 6.2%+ | 🇮🇳 India |
What Public Sources Say
All information below is sourced from publicly available documents and reporting. Excerpts are direct quotes. Click source links to verify.
“Engineering consultancies including WSP reported to have mandates: for every 10 local staff, offshore team must expand by 10. 50% of project budget must be done offshore.”