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. 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), 2920 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.
Graduate Chemical Engineer
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. 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 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.
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
Ferrovial Construction is looking for a Graduate Chemical Engineer to join the Slough Sewage Treatment Works project. The Ferrovial 2-year graduate development programme is designed to develop personal, professional and technical skills through a blended approach.
Location – Slough, Berkshire
Responsibilities
- Support the Process and Commissioning Engineers in the development and review of process design documentation.
- Assist with process calculations, mass balances, data analysis and technical reporting.
- Participate in the review of P&IDs, process flow diagrams and commissioning procedures.
- Support commissioning planning, testing activities and performance verification during project design and project execution.
- Assist in monitoring process performance and identifying opportunities for optimisation during commissioning activities
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to support project delivery.
- Ensure compliance with project quality, health, safety and environmental requirements.
Knowledge and Skills
We are looking for graduates with:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Water Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Knowledge of Water and Wastewater Treatment gained through academic studies, university projects, internships or extracurricular activities is considered an advantage.
- Understanding of fundamental process engineering principles, including mass balances and process performance evaluation.
- Willingness to learn process design, commissioning methodologies and plant performance evaluation.
- Ability to analyse technical information and prepare clear engineering documentation and reports.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and international environments.
- Proactive attitude, curiosity and eagerness to develop technical and professional skills.
- Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with engineering software, modelling tools or data analysis platforms is beneficial
- Excellent written and communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels
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:
- 2-year development programme
- Exposure to a diverse range of engineering disciplines
- Attend a variety of blended training to develop your technical, professional and behavioural skills
- 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!
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!
Ferrovial is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all jobs applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “ Protected Class ” ), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.
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