Graduate Quality Engineer

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. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

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.

About Ferrovial Construction UK

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. 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 looking for Graduate Quality Engineers 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 Quality Managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the achievement of Health and Safety in accordance with company policy and ensure Quality standards on our projects are upheld.
• Assist in writing and reviewing quality documentation including Quality Management Plans and Inspection and Test Plans.
• Support the development of briefing and communication strategies to ensure quality plans and important information is understood and operated by all employees and subcontractors.
• Assist in monitoring compliance of construction works on site and relevant documentation in accordance with Works Information (including design drawings), Ferrovial standards and relevant Technical Standards.
• Assist in carrying out reports for the senior Quality team. Support the Project Quality Manager with investigations and audits.
• Provide guidance on quality requirements and best practice, promoting continuous improvement and innovation across the site team and the business.
• Promote Ferrovial Construction UK’s vision and values, while taking ownership of your assigned work.
• Adhere to safe working practice regulations on‑site and ensure that all staff comply with the same. Support Ferrovial Construction Environmental and Sustainability policies and procedures.

Skills And Competence

• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels.
• Excellent written and oral English language.
• Degree or Masters (All disciplines considered).
• Must have right to work in the UK by the start of employment.
• 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.
• Technical Knowledge (Civil, Mechanical and / or Electrical).
• Interpersonal Skills.
• 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.
• Quality experience and CSCS Card.

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

• 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.
• You will either be given a project to work on or be assigned to a small “Package” to manage the quality assurance requirements from start to finish.
• Gain an understanding of Ferrovial Construction from a global perspective, with mobility opportunities.

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.

Seize the challenge. Move the world together! Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!