Graduate Civils Structures Engineer - 2026

Ferrovial; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-year development programme

Mobility opportunities

Volunteer and innovation projects

Support to chartered status

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction UK is seeking a Graduate Civils Structures Engineer to join the HS2 Track project during the initial design phase. You will coordinate interfaces between civil structures and the Standard Slab Track system, working with design and construction teams in London and Birmingham.

The two-year graduate programme develops technical, professional and behavioural skills, with mobility opportunities and support toward chartership. Right to work in the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK by start of employment.
• Degree or Master’s in Engineering (All disciplines considered).
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate interfaces between civil structures and track systems.
• Attend weekly design and construction coordination meetings in London/Birmingham.
• Support design reviews, workshops and interface registers.
• Assist in technical assurance across design, construction and handover stages.
• Contribute to safety, buildability and value engineering improvements.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Engineering degree

Motivated to learn

Analytical thinker

Team player

Proactive

Commercial awareness

Familiar with Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Degree or Master’s in Engineering (All disciplines considered)

Tools

BIM

3D coordination tools

Job description

## Graduate Civils Structures Engineer - 2026Applylocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: February 28, 2027 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR18322# **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 three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member 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 recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), 2920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.**Why Ferrovial?*** **Global presence, local impact**: Be part of a company that is shaping 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 what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.* **Career growth**: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.* **Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing**: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to 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****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. We have 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.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 internal job 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**Ferrovial Construction is seeking a Graduate Civils Structures Engineer to join the HS2 Track infrastructure project during its initial design phase, which will run alongside the completion of main works contracts currently at their peak.As a Slab Track – Graduate Civil Structural Engineer, you will support the coordination and integration of interfaces between civil structures (viaducts, bridges, tunnels, and earthworks) and the Standard Slab Track system. You will work closely with the Civils Design Integration Lead and wider design teams to ensure that interfaces are understood, coordinated, and appropriately detailed.The Ferrovial 2-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.Location: Euston, LondonFlexibility to travel to Birmingham when required.**This role** will involve developing an understanding of structural and geotechnical behaviour, including:* Liaise closely with the Designer to ensure design delivery is timely, optimised and aligned with the client’s requirements.* Attend the weekly meetings with the construction team and broader design team and client in Birmingham / London.* Support optimisation studies and coordinate with commercial, planning, design delivery teams and designers.* Provide technical input and support for relevant commercial communications, including SNCs, NCRs, CEs and departures.* Support progressive technical assurance throughout the design, construction and handover stages.**Key Accountabilities*** Assist in the coordination of interfaces between railway track systems and civil structures.* Support the assessment of structural behaviour, including: + Bridge and viaduct movements (temperature, creep, shrinkage, live loads) + Settlement and differential 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.* Support the preparation and maintenance of: + 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 the identification of project risks, changes, and improvement opportunities.* Contribute to technical inputs for commercial processes (e.g. NCRs, change events, 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.* Work closely with the Designer to ensure design delivery is timely, optimised and aligned with the client’s requirements.* Attend the weekly meetings with the construction team and broader design team and client in Birmingham / London.* Support optimisation studies and liaise with commercial, planning, design delivery teams and designers.* Support delivery of technical assurance during design, construction and handover process.**Skills and Competence**We are looking for graduates with:* 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* A 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 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* 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 program.**What we offer:**On the Ferrovial Construction Graduate programme you will get:* 2-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 behavioural 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 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.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.**Seize the challenge. Move the world together!** Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!