Graduate Design Engineer

Ferrovial Agroman SA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrovial Construction UK&I invites applications for a Graduate Design Engineer based in London, initially at Euston for 1–2 years. You will join the two-year graduate development programme to develop technical and professional skills under Design Managers and the site team.

You will contribute to major HS2 projects, coordinate multidisciplinary design work, and learn best practices through mentored on-site experiences in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering (all disciplines considered).
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Analytical thinker and problem solver.
• Proactive and eager to learn.
• Commercial awareness of infrastructure projects.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of the Calvert Infrastructure Maintenance Depot (IMD).
• Collaborate with engineers, architects and other professionals in design development.
• Assist with RFIs and project documentation coordination.
• Coordinate project activities to help ensure on-time delivery and safety.
• Participate in design workshops, coordination meetings and reviews.
• Support compliance with health and safety, environmental and quality requirements.

Skills

Excellent communication

Engineering degree

Team player

Analytical thinker

Proactive learner

Commercial awareness

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 two major stock markets: Nasdaq - 100 Index (US) 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 22,000 professionals worldwide. Ferrovial’s activity is carried out through our business units, 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 Design Engineer

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 looking for a Graduate Design Engineer to assist with the delivery of Calvert HS2 Maintenance Depot. 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 Design Managers and in collaboration with the site team.

This role will be based in Euston, London, for the first one to two years. After this period, regular attendance at Calvert will be required once the site office is established.

Key Responsibilities

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

• Support the delivery of the Calvert Infrastructure Maintenance Depot (IMD), gaining experience on one of the major infrastructure facilities within the HS2 programme.
• Work alongside experienced engineers, architects and other professionals, supporting the development and coordination of multidisciplinary design solutions.
• Assist with the management and coordination of RFIs (Requests for Information) between designers, contractors and the client using project document control systems.
• Support the collation, review and distribution of project deliverables, ensuring project documentation is maintained accurately and issued in a timely manner.
• Participate in design workshops, coordination meetings and project reviews, gaining exposure to the design development process and stakeholder engagement.
• Assist in the coordination of project activities to help ensure works are delivered safely on time and in line with project objectives.
• Support compliance with design, health and safety, environmental and quality requirements, while promoting Ferrovial Construction UK's Vision and Values and maintaining safe working practices.

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?? Wait this list item had a typo.