Graduate Civil Engineer: 2-Year Dev Prog to Chartership

Ferrovial Construction UK is seeking Graduate Engineers to assist with day-to-day activities on major UK infrastructure projects. The 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 Section/Project Managers and in collaboration with the site team.

Key Responsibilities

• You will either be given a project to work on or be given 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 team activities to ensure that the project is completed on budget and on time, in line with the agreed construction process.
• 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, taking ownership for the work assigned to you.
• Adhere to safe working practice regulations on site and ensure all staff comply with the requirement.

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, the role and the Graduate programme.
• 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.

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.
• Engineering experience.
• CSCS card.

Essential

• Must have right to work in the UK by the start of employment and throughout the entirety of the graduate programme.

What we offer

• 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.
• 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

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. Please note this opportunity is an option after the Graduate Programme unless you have a civils background.

Equal Opportunities

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.