Graduate Geotechnical Engineer

Location: Euston

Graduate Geotechnical 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 Geotechnical 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.

This role sits within our design delivery team and focuses on the performance of earthworks and foundations delivered by the main works contractors. As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will help assess ground-track interaction and support the coordination of geotechnical factors that influence railway track performance.

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 our Design Integration Lead and in collaboration with the site team.

Location:

Euston, London

Flexibility to travel to Birmingham when required.

Key Responsibilities

* Assist in the assessment of earthworks performance, including settlement, consolidation, and seasonal heave.

* Review geotechnical reports, ground investigation data, and design outputs.

* Contribute to the development of track–ground interaction models and technical studies.

* Support interpretation of instrumentation and monitoring data (settlement markers, inclinometers, etc.).

* Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geotechnical considerations into track and civil designs.

* Identify and assess risks associated with differential settlement at transitions (e.g. embankment–structure interfaces).

* Support development of mitigation measures (e.g. ground improvement, transition solutions).

* Review drawings, specifications, and design deliverables for geotechnical inputs.

* Liaise with construction teams to ensure geotechnical risks are understood and managed during delivery.

* Attend site and design coordination meetings in London and/or Birmingham.

* Support the resolution of geotechnical issues during construction.

* Assist in reviewing and validating monitoring reports and construction records.

* Support identification of geotechnical risks, opportunities, and change events.

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