Graduate Civils Structures Engineer – 2026

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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.

The role: Ferrovial Construction is seeking a Graduate Civils Structures Engineer to join the HS2 Track infrastructure project during its initial design phase. As a Slab Track – Graduate Civil Structural Engineer, you will support the coordination and integration of interfaces between civil structures (viaducts, bridges, tunnels, and earthworks) and the Standard Slab Track system. You will work closely with the Civils Design Integration Lead and wider design teams to ensure that interfaces are understood, coordinated, and appropriately detailed.

Location: Euston, London. Flexibility to travel to Birmingham when required.

This role will involve developing an understanding of structural and geotechnical behaviour, including:

• Liaise closely with the Designer to ensure design delivery is timely, optimised and aligned with the client’s requirements.
• Attend the weekly meetings with the construction team and broader design team and client in Birmingham / London.
• Support optimisation studies and coordinate with commercial, planning, design delivery teams and designers.
• Provide technical input and support for relevant commercial communications, including SNCs, NCRs, CEs and departures.
• Support progressive technical assurance throughout the design, construction and handover stages.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist in the coordination of interfaces between railway track systems and civil structures.
• Support the assessment of structural behaviour, including bridge and viaduct movements, settlement effects, expansion joints, bearings, and articulation systems.
• Review engineering drawings, models, and interface details to ensure compatibility.
• Contribute to design reviews, technical workshops, and interdisciplinary coordination meetings.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and interface registers.
• Identify potential risks, constraints, and clashes at structural interfaces.
• Track actions and ensure timely closure of design coordination issues.
• Liaise with construction and delivery teams to ensure designs are buildable and aligned with programme requirements.
• Support technical assurance processes across design, construction, and handover stages.
• Assist in reviewing monitoring reports, certificates, and design documentation.
• Support the identification of project risks, changes, and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to technical inputs for commercial processes.
• Promote cost efficiency, buildability, and value engineering solutions.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Skills and Competence:

• 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.
• 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.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation.
• Engineering experience.
• Understanding of structural engineering principles.
• CSCS Card.
• Knowledge of slab track systems or track‑structure interaction.

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.

Other details: This position is intended for graduates who are available to begin their employment in 2026. 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.