Civil Engineer Graduate 2025

Ferrovial Agroman SA; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job description

About us:

Ferrovial Construction is a business unit of Ferrovial, which is listed simultaneously on 3 stock markets: USA (Nasdaq), the Netherlands (Euronext Amsterdam), and Spain (IBEX 35). The U.S. listing represents a key step in Ferrovial’s internationalization process and plans for growth in North America.

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), 2,920 miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads), and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.

Job Description:

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 is committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, 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 maximize 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 effective communication skills are critical.

Ferrovial prioritizes 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 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 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:

• Assist in the coordination of the team activities to ensure that the project is completed on budget and on time, in line with the agreed construction process.
• Work with the procurement team to ensure compliance with financial parameters.
• Assist in ensuring the project complies with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Assist the Project Manager on the management of the team, giving advice on appropriate resourcing levels, effective performance management, employee development, and motivation.
• Adopt and promote Ferrovial Construction UK Vision and Values. Take ownership of 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 skills.
• 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.
• Familiarity 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.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation.
• Engineering experience.
• CSCS Card.

Essential:

• Must have the 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.
• Opportunity to participate in charity volunteering and innovation projects.
• And much more!

Other details:

This role is looking for an October 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.