Graduate Project Controls Job at City, Birmingham Full Time

Graduate Project Controls 2026

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.

The role

Ferrovial Construction is looking for Project Controls Graduates 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 Project Controls Manager s and in collaboration with the site team.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide support to the Project Controls team in preparing month-end reporting data and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of information.
• Collaborate with the Commercial, Delivery, and other relevant disciplines to gather information promptly in alignment with the Month End Reporting Calendar.
• Support the Project Controls team with performance reports and ad-hoc requests from Senior Management.
• Develop sound knowledge of Earned Value and its applications to Construction.

Skills and Competence

We are looking for graduates with:

• Excellent written and communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels
• Degree or Master s in Engineering / Construction Project Management / Quantity Surveying / Maths
• Motivated to learn and add value to the team, the role and the Graduate program
• 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
• Cost Engineering experience
• Knowledge of construction scheduling principles, NEC3 contracts and Power BI

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
• 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. And much more!

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.