Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets OpportunityAre 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.
Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good.
We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide.
, including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.Ferrovial Construction is internationally recognized for its capacity to design and build civil engineering and construction projects, mainly in large transportation infrastructure.
Its track-record to date includes more than 304 miles of tunnels, 11,930 miles of roads (including 2,485 miles of highways), **** miles of railroad lines (including 434 miles of high-speed railroads) and 16,994 miles of road maintenance and repair.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.Job DescriptionGraduate Geotechnical Engineer – ****About Ferrovial Construction UK&IFerrovial; 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.
It is a Spanish multinational company operating through 4 divisions; Airports, Highways, Construction and Building subsidiaries.
Ferrovial are committed to developing sustainable and creative 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.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 roleFerrovial Construction is seeking a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join the HS2 Track infrastructure project during its initial design phase, which will run alongside the completion of main works contracts currently at their peak.This role sits within our design delivery team and focuses on the performance of earthworks and foundations delivered by the main works contractors.
As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you will help assess ground-track interaction and support the coordination of geotechnical factors that influence railway track performance.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 our Design Integration Lead and in collaboration with the site team.Location: Euston, LondonFlexibility to travel to Birmingham when required.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist 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 (settlement markers, inclinometers, etc.).
Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate geotechnical considerations into track and civil designs.Identify and assess risks associated with differential settlement at transitions (e.g. embankment–structure interfaces).
Support development of mitigation measures (e.g. ground improvement, transition solutions).
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 in London and/or Birmingham.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 CompetenceWe are looking for graduates with:Excellent communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levelsDegree or master's in engineering or related discipline (for example Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering)Motivated to learn and add value to the team, the role and the Graduate programmeAnalytical thinker who enjoys problem solvingA proven team player who can effectively work with othersProactive approach to working and learningCommercial awareness and an understanding of the industryFamiliar with all Microsoft packagesInterpersonal SkillsHighly motivatedLogical thinker with a willingness to learnResilient and a flexible approach to workingResults driven with strong communication skillsWork independently with minimal supervisionDesirableKnowledge of Health and Safety LegislationExperience in geotechnical engineeringUnderstanding of earthworks behaviour (settlement, consolidation, shrink–swell/heave).
Track–ground interaction, including differential settlement.
Effects of dynamic loading on soilsCSCS CardEssentialMust have right to work in the UK by the start of employment and throughout the entirety of the graduate program.What we offerOn the Ferrovial Construction Graduate programme you will get:2-year development programmeExposure to a diverse range of engineering disciplinesWork with Contractors and Sub-contractors to develop effective partnershipsAttend a variety of blended training to develop your technical, professional and behaviouralskillsYou will start the process of becoming chartered with internal and external supportGain an understanding of Ferrovial Construction from a global perspective, with mobility opportunitiesGiven the opportunity to participate in charity volunteering and innovation projectsAnd much more!
Other detailsThis position is intended for graduates who are available to begin their employment in ****.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.
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📌 Graduate Geotechnical Engineer (New South Wales)
🏢 Ferrovial Services Australia
📍 New South Wales