Graduate Planner

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.

The Role

We are looking for a Graduate Planner to assist with, and in some cases plan programmes of work on a variety of 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 planners and in collaboration with the site team.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 project management and project planning by producing programme controls, project reviews, and cost and risk analysis.
• Create tender programmes compliant with tender sums, project design and methodology.
• Produce, manage and update the construction programme and its communication to internal and external customers and major stakeholders.
• Assess how commercial events and activities impact the programmes baseline.
• Measure and monitor performance and interpret data in order to present results in a logical manner.
• Adopt and promote Ferrovial Construction UK Vision and Values.
• Take ownership of 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 written and communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels.
• Degree or master’s in engineering / construction project management.
• 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.
• Engineering experience.
• CSCS Card.

Essential

• Must have right to work in the UK by the start of employment and for the duration of the Graduate Programme.

What We Offer

• A 2‑year development programme in line with the UK engineering framework.
• 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 begin in September 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. 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.