Civil Engineer Graduate

GraduateJobs • Graduate • London, London, United Kingdom • 9m ago

Civil Engineer Graduate - 2024

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 with a workforce of approximately 70,000 employees, and 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.

We design and construct some of the UK and Ireland’s most high-profile transport infrastructure projects. We have the strength and depth to deliver complex major projects in-house, drawing on international expertise and full asset lifecycle capability. We provide our clients with cost-effective, value-added solutions and design and build sustainable assets for people and places

Our 2021 turnover was £456m in the UK and globally £5.9bn. Our UK order book is currently £1.0bn and globally £13.0bn. We work in the UK for private and public sector customers on projects and frameworks valued from £50,000 to over £3bn.

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. We are proud of our work and values which we live by to achieve our goals.

Whilst working on large complex projects, you will be encouraged to achieve your maximum, all the while having support and guidance. An ability to work well in a team is key to the delivery of our projects, so that effective communication skills are critical.

Ferrovial prioritises the mobility of its employees as a means of fostering talent. The company has set up a Global Mobility Portal, which operates as an internal job board where employees can find all openings worldwide. The company is keen for graduates to move overseas and gain experiences of different cultures and business ways and methodologies. Please note this opportunity is an option after the Graduate Programme unless you have a civils background.

The role (the role will be site based)

Ferrovial Construction is looking for Graduate 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 3-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

To assist in the co-ordination of the team activities to ensure that the project is completed on budget and on time, in line with the agreed construction process.
To work with the procurement team to ensure compliance with financial parameters.
To assist in ensuring the project complies with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.
To assist the Project Manager on the management of the team, giving advice on appropriate resourcing levels, effective performance management, employee development and motivation.
Adopting and promoting 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

We are looking for graduates with:

Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels
Excellent written and oral English language
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
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 throughout the entirety of the graduate program.

What we offer:

On the Ferrovial Construction Graduate programme you will get:

3-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 behavioral 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 role is looking for a September 2024 start.

Ferrovial Construction UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and as such treats applications equally and recruits purely based on skills and experience.

Please note that this job description does not represent a comprehensive list of activities and employees may be requested to undertake other reasonable duties

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