Graduate Civils Structures Engineer - 2026

Ferrovial Construction; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-year development programme

Mobility opportunities across UK/Group

Charity volunteering and innovation

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction UK&I is recruiting a Graduate Civils Structures Engineer for 2026 to support the HS2 Track project during its initial design phase. You will coordinate interfaces between civil structures and track systems, under supervision, onto a two-year development path.

You will contribute to design reviews, ICDs, and coordination meetings while developing skills across design, construction and handover stages.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proven team player who can effectively work with others.
• Familiar with all Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of interfaces between railway track systems and civil structures.
• Support the assessment of structural behaviour, including movements, settlement and joints.
• Review drawings, models and interfaces to ensure compatibility.
• Contribute to design reviews, workshops and coordination meetings.
• Prepare and maintain interface documents, registers and tracking tools.
• Identify risks and clashes at structural interfaces and track actions to closure.
• Liaise with construction teams to ensure designs are buildable and aligned with programme.
• Support technical assurance across design, construction and handover stages.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical thinking

Team player

Motivated to learn

Problem solving

Proactive

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree or masters

Tools

BIM & 3D coordination tools

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also members of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide, including Highways, Airports, Construction and Energy.

Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognised for designing and building civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transport infrastructure. Our track‑record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2,920 miles of rail lines (including 434 miles of high‑speed rail) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Shape the future of infrastructure worldwide with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates uniqueness and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross‑business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a package that rewards your hard work and includes initiatives that support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting‑edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description

Graduate Civils Structures Engineer – 2026

Ferrovial Construction UK&I is the UK based engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group, the largest private transport infrastructure operator in the world in terms of capital invested. We design and construct some of the UK and Ireland’s most high‑profile transport infrastructure projects and provide cost‑effective, value‑added solutions.

You will work on the HS2 Track infrastructure project during its initial design phase, supporting coordination and integration of interfaces between civil structures (viaducts, bridges, tunnels, earthworks) and the Standard Slab Track system. The 2‑year graduate development programme will develop your personal, professional and technical skills through a blended approach under the supervision of Section/Project Managers.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist in the coordination of interfaces between railway track systems and civil structures.
• Support the assessment of structural behaviour, including bridging and viaduct movements, settlement effects, expansion joints, bearings and articulation systems.
• Review engineering drawings, models and interface details to ensure compatibility.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical workshops and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Prepare and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs), interface registers and tracking tools.
• Identify potential risks, constraints and clashes at structural interfaces.
• Track actions and ensure timely closure of design coordination issues.
• Liaise with construction and delivery teams to ensure designs are buildable and aligned with programme requirements.
• Support technical assurance processes across design, construction and handover stages.
• Assist in reviewing monitoring reports, certificates and design documentation.
• Support identification of project risks, changes and improvement opportunities.
• Provide technical inputs for commercial processes such as NCRs, change events and departures.
• Promote cost efficiency, buildability and value engineering solutions.
• Promote high standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Contribute to safe‑by‑design principles and best practice engineering solutions.

Skills and Competence

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels.
• 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.
• Proven team player who can effectively work with others.
• Proactive approach to working and learning.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of the industry.
• Familiar with all Microsoft office packages.

Interpersonal Skills

• Highly motivated.
• Logical thinker with a willingness to learn.
• Resilient and flexible approach to working.
• Results‑driven with strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation.
• Engineering experience.
• Understanding of structural engineering principles, including movements and tolerances in bridges and viaducts.
• CSCS Card.
• Knowledge of slab track systems or track‑structure interaction.

Familiarity With

• Eurocodes and UK design standards.
• Interface management processes (ICDs, risk registers, change control).
• BIM and 3D coordination tools.

Essential

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

What We Offer

• 2‑year development programme.
• Exposure to a diverse range of engineering disciplines.
• Work with contractors and subcontractors to develop effective partnerships.
• Attend a variety of blended training to develop your technical, professional and behavioural skills.
• Receive support to become chartered internally and externally.
• Gain an understanding of Ferrovial Construction from a global perspective, with mobility opportunities.
• Participation in charity volunteering and innovation projects.

Other Details

This position is intended for graduates who are available to begin their employment in 2026. Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

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.

Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, colour, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, veteran status or protected genetic information.

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