Civil Engineer Graduate 2025

Ferrovial; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction is seeking Graduate Engineers for their 3-year development program, focusing on UK infrastructure projects. Graduates will gain hands-on experience, develop professional skills, and work alongside experienced managers while contributing to major projects' success. This role is pivotal in promoting safety and quality on-site while fostering workplace communication and teamwork.

Benefits

Exposure to diverse engineering disciplines

Blended training opportunities

Chartered process support

Participation in charity projects

Mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• Motivated to learn and add value to the team.
• Enjoys working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Familiar with health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of team activities to ensure projects are completed on time and budget.
• Work with the procurement team to ensure compliance with financial parameters.
• Help manage project compliance with health, safety, and quality requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical thinker

Proactive approach

Team player

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree or master’s in engineering

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

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Ferrovial Construction is the UK based engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 70,000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees.

We design and construct some of the UK and Ireland’s most high-profile transport infrastructure projects. We have the strength and depth to deliver complex major projects in-house, drawing on international expertise and full asset lifecycle capability. We provide our clients with cost-effective, value-added solutions and design and build sustainable assets for people and places

Our 2021 turnover was £456m in the UK and globally £5.9bn. Our UK order book is currently £1.0bn and globally £13.0bn. We work in the UK for private and public sector customers on projects and frameworks valued from £50,000 to over £3bn.

We maximise potential through continuous professional development and create an equal, inclusive and diverse place to work to drive innovation.

At Ferrovial, we have five core values: Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity and Respect. We are proud of our work and values which we live by to achieve our goals.

Whilst working on large complex projects,you will be encouraged to achieve your maximum, all the while having support and guidance. An ability to work well in a team is key to the delivery of our projects, so that effective communication skills are critical.

Ferrovial prioritises the mobility of its employees as a means of fostering talent. The company has set up a Global Mobility Portal, which operates as an internaljob board where employees can find all openings worldwide. The company is keen for graduates to move overseas and gain experiences of different cultures and business ways and methodologies. Please note this opportunity is an option after the Graduate Programme unless you have a civils background.

The role (the role will be site based)

Ferrovial Construction is looking for Graduate Engineers to assist with, and in some cases be responsible for, day to day activities on a variety of major UK infrastructure projects. The Ferrovial 3-year graduate development programme is designed to develop personal, professional and technical skills through a blended approach. You will work under the supervision of Section/Project Managers and in collaboration with the site team.

Key Responsibilities: You will either be given a project to work on or be given a small “Package” to manage from start to finish. You will contribute to the achievement of Health and Safety in accordance with company policy and ensure quality on our projects is upheld.

Key Accountabilities

• To assist in the co-ordination of the team activities to ensure that the project is completed on budget and on time, in line with the agreed construction process.
• To work with the procurement team to ensure compliance with financial parameters.
• To assist in ensuring the project complies with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
• To assist the Project Manager on the management of the team, giving advice on appropriate resourcing levels, effective performance management, employee development and motivation.
• Adopting and promoting Ferrovial Construction UK Vision and Values. Taking ownership for the work assigned to you.
• Adhere to safe working practice regulations on site and ensure all staff comply with the requirement.

Skills and Competence

We are looking for graduates with:

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels
• Excellent written and oral English language
• Degree or master’s in engineering (All disciplines considered)
• Motivated to learn and add value to the team, the role and the Graduate programme
• Analytical thinker who enjoys problem solving
• A proven team player who can effectively work with others
• Enjoys working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Proactive approach to working and learning
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the industry
• Familiar with all Microsoft packages

Interpersonal Skills:

• Highly motivated
• Logical thinker with a willingness to learn
• Resilient and a flexible approach to working
• Results driven with strong communication skills
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation
• CSCS Card
• Must have right to work in the UK by the start of employment and throughout the entirety of the graduate program.

What we offer:

On the Ferrovial Construction Graduate programme you will get:

• Exposure to a diverse range of engineering disciplines
• Work with Contractors and Sub-contractors to develop effective partnerships
• Attend a variety of blended training to develop your technical, professional and behavioral skills
• You will start the process of becoming chartered with internal and external support
• Gain an understanding of Ferrovial Construction from a global perspective, with mobility opportunities
• Given the opportunity to participate in charity volunteering and innovation projects
• And much more!

This role is looking for an September 2025 start.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Ferrovial Construction UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and as such treats applications equally and recruits purely based on skills and experience.

We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills so we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Description

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Civil Engineer Graduate - 2025

About Ferrovial Construction UK&I

Ferrovial Construction is the UK based engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. It is the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested with a workforce of approximately 70,000 employees, and a presence across 15 countries with over 60 years’ experience. It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries. Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees.

We design and construct some of the UK and Ireland’s most high-profile transport infrastructure projects. We have the strength and depth to deliver complex major projects in-house, drawing on international expertise and full asset lifecycle capability. We provide our clients with cost-effective, value-added solutions and design and build sustainable assets for people and places

Our 2021 turnover was £456m in the UK and globally £5.9bn. Our UK order book is currently £1.0bn and globally £13.0bn. We work in the UK for private and public sector customers on projects and frameworks valued from £50,000 to over £3bn.

We maximise potential through continuous professional development and create an equal, inclusive and diverse place to work to drive innovation.

At Ferrovial, we have five core values: Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity and Respect. We are proud of our work and values which we live by to achieve our goals.

Whilst working on large complex projects,you will be encouraged to achieve your maximum, all the while having support and guidance. An ability to work well in a team is key to the delivery of our projects, so that effective communication skills are critical.

Ferrovial prioritises the mobility of its employees as a means of fostering talent. The company has set up a Global Mobility Portal, which operates as an internaljob board where employees can find all openings worldwide. The company is keen for graduates to move overseas and gain experiences of different cultures and business ways and methodologies. Please note this opportunity is an option after the Graduate Programme unless you have a civils background.

The role (the role will be site based)

Ferrovial Construction is looking for Graduate Engineers to assist with, and in some cases be responsible for, day to day activities on a variety of major UK infrastructure projects. The Ferrovial 3-year graduate development programme is designed to develop personal, professional and technical skills through a blended approach. You will work under the supervision of Section/Project Managers and in collaboration with the site team.

Key Responsibilities: You will either be given a project to work on or be given a small “Package” to manage from start to finish. You will contribute to the achievement of Health and Safety in accordance with company policy and ensure quality on our projects is upheld.

Key Accountabilities

To assist in the co-ordination of the team activities to ensure that the project is completed on budget and on time, in line with the agreed construction process.

To work with the procurement team to ensure compliance with financial parameters.

To assist in ensuring the project complies with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.

To assist the Project Manager on the management of the team, giving advice on appropriate resourcing levels, effective performance management, employee development and motivation.

Adopting and promoting Ferrovial Construction UK Vision and Values. Taking ownership for the work assigned to you.

Adhere to safe working practice regulations on site and ensure all staff comply with the requirement.

Skills and Competence

We are looking for graduates with:

Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels

Excellent written and oral English language

Degree or master’s in engineering (All disciplines considered)

Motivated to learn and add value to the team, the role and the Graduate programme

Analytical thinker who enjoys problem solving

A proven team player who can effectively work with others

Enjoys working under pressure to meet deadlines

Proactive approach to working and learning

Commercial awareness and an understanding of the industry

Familiar with all Microsoft packages

Interpersonal Skills:

Highly motivated

Logical thinker with a willingness to learn

Resilient and a flexible approach to working

Results driven with strong communication skills

Work independently with minimal supervision

Desirable

Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation

Engineering experience

CSCS Card

Essential:

Must have right to work in the UK by the start of employment and throughout the entirety of the graduate program.

What we offer:

On the Ferrovial Construction Graduate programme you will get:

3-year development programme

Exposure to a diverse range of engineering disciplines

Work with Contractors and Sub-contractors to develop effective partnerships

Attend a variety of blended training to develop your technical, professional and behavioral skills

You will start the process of becoming chartered with internal and external support

Gain an understanding of Ferrovial Construction from a global perspective, with mobility opportunities

Given the opportunity to participate in charity volunteering and innovation projects

And much more!

Other details

This role is looking for an September 2025 start.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Ferrovial Construction UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and as such treats applications equally and recruits purely based on skills and experience.

We are committed to building an inclusive team from a variety of different backgrounds, perspectives and skills so we encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.