Graduate Civil Engineer

About Ferrovial Construction

Ferrovial Construction 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. With over 60 years of experience across 15 countries, we are committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions that create value for society, clients, investors, and employees.

We design and construct major transport infrastructure projects in the UK and Ireland, delivering complex, cost‑effective, and quality‑oriented outcomes with full asset‑life‑cycle capability.

Graduate Civil Engineer – 2026

We are 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 2‑year graduate development programme will develop personal, professional, and technical skills through a blended approach under the supervision of Section/Project Managers and the site team.

You will either be assigned a project or a small package to manage from start to finish, contributing to health and safety compliance and ensuring project quality.

• Assist in coordinating team activities to ensure projects are completed on budget and on time.
• Ensure projects comply with health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
• Support the Project Manager with team management, resourcing, performance management, and employee development.
• Adopt and promote Ferrovial Construction UK Vision and Values and take ownership of assigned work.
• Adhere to safe working practice regulations on site and ensure all staff comply.

• 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 and the graduate programme.
• Analytical thinker who enjoys problem solving.
• Proven team player capable of working effectively with others.
• Proactive approach to work and learning.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of the industry.
• Familiar with all Microsoft Office packages.

• Highly motivated.
• Logical thinker willing to learn.
• Resilient and flexible.
• Results‑driven with strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

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

• Right to work in the UK at the start of employment and throughout the graduate programme.

• 2‑year development programme.
• Exposure to diverse engineering disciplines.
• Work with contractors and sub‑contractors to develop effective partnerships.
• Attend blended training to develop technical, professional and behavioural skills.
• Support for becoming chartered with internal and external resources.
• Global perspective and mobility opportunities.
• Opportunity to participate in charity volunteering and innovation projects.
• Additional benefits (see detail below).

The position is scheduled to start in September 2026 at the latest; earlier start dates may be accommodated.

Ferrovial Construction UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and recruits based solely on skills and experience. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. We treat all applications equally and comply with applicable laws regarding protected classes.