GHD
Global engineering and architecture consultancy. Employee-owned.
Reported 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 employment cost of $110,000+/yr (incl. super and on-costs) 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.
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| Company | ASX | Reported Offshore | Offshore Destinations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurecon | 500+ | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
What Public Sources Say
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“NZ Employment Relations Authority ruled GHD could legally make engineer redundant by sending 80% of his work to Manila-based resources. Sets precedent that offshoring is a legitimate business reason for redundancy.”
Additional Sources
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