Graduate Project Controls in Birmingham

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.

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: Project Controls Graduate 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 is committed to developing sustainable and innovative solutions, with the aim to create value for society, and for clients, investors and employees.

The role: Ferrovial Construction is looking for Project Controls Graduates to assist with, and in some cases be responsible for, day‑to‑day activities on a variety of major UK infrastructure projects. 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 Project Controls Managers and in collaboration with the site team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide support to the Project Controls team in preparing month‑end reporting data and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of information.
• Collaborate with the Commercial, Delivery, and other relevant disciplines to gather information promptly in alignment with the Month End Reporting Calendar.
• Support the Project Controls team with performance reports and ad‑hoc requests from Senior Management.
• Develop sound knowledge of Earned Value and its applications to Construction.

Skills and Competence:

• Excellent written and communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels.
• Degree or Master’s in Engineering / Construction Project Management / Quantity Surveying / Maths.
• 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.
• 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.
• Cost Engineering experience.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling principles, NEC3 contracts and Power BI.

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: The position is scheduled to start in September 2026 at the latest, if you wish to start earlier, we can accommodate this. 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.