At a Glance
- Tasks: Join us to assess earthworks and support geotechnical factors in major infrastructure projects.
- Company: Be part of Ferrovial, a global leader in innovative infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 2-year development programme, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.
- Other info: Opportunities for global mobility and participation in charity projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on transport infrastructure while developing your skills in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in engineering or related discipline; strong communication and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 35000 £ per year.
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.
Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure. We design and construct some of the UK and Ireland’s most high-profile transport infrastructure projects.
We maximise potential through continuous professional development and create an equal, inclusive and diverse place to work to drive innovation. At Ferrovial, we have five core values: Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Integrity and Respect.
The role: Ferrovial Construction is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join the HS2 Track infrastructure project during its initial design phase. This role sits within our design delivery team and focuses on the performance of earthworks and foundations delivered by the main works contractors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the assessment of earthworks performance, including settlement, consolidation, and seasonal heave.
- Review geotechnical reports, ground investigation data, and design outputs.
- Contribute to the development of track–ground interaction models and technical studies.
- Support interpretation of instrumentation and monitoring data.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geotechnical considerations into track and civil designs.
- Identify and assess risks associated with differential settlement at transitions.
- Support development of mitigation measures.
- Review drawings, specifications, and design deliverables for geotechnical inputs.
- Liaise with construction teams to ensure geotechnical risks are understood and managed during delivery.
- Attend site and design coordination meetings.
- Support the resolution of geotechnical issues during construction.
- Assist in reviewing and validating monitoring reports and construction records.
- Support identification of geotechnical risks, opportunities, and change events.
- Contribute to technical inputs for processes such as NCRs, change events, and departures.
- Assist with technical assurance during design, construction, and handover.
- Promote efficient and buildable solutions through value engineering.
- Promote safe‑by‑design principles and geotechnical risk management.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Skills And Competence:
- Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels.
- Degree or master’s in engineering or related discipline.
- 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.
- Experience in geotechnical engineering.
- Understanding of earthworks behaviour.
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.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Ferrovial Construction UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and 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.
Graduate Geotechnical Engineer in London employer: Ferrovial Construction
At Ferrovial, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that fosters professional growth through our Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship. Located in Chiswick, London, our Talent Apprentice role provides comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring you gain valuable experience while contributing to meaningful recruitment and training initiatives. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and a diverse workplace, Ferrovial is dedicated to helping you thrive in your career.
