Health, Safety & Wellbeing Graduate 2026
Ferrovial Construction is looking for Health and Safety Graduates to assist on the Heathrow Airport Project. 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 Health and Safety Managers.
Contribute to the achievement of Health and Safety in accordance with company policy and ensure standards on our projects are upheld.
Key Accountabilities
* Promoting a continuous improvement culture across site teams on specific projects.
* Familiar with and promote current Health and Safety legislation best practices and support Ferrovial Construction policies and procedures.
* Assist in writing and reviewing Health and Safety documentation.
* Support the development of briefing and communication strategies to ensure Health and Safety plans and important information is understood and operated by all employees and subcontractors.
* Assist in monitoring compliance of construction works on site in accordance with works information, legislation, Ferrovial standards and relevant Technical Standards.
* Assist in carrying out Health and Safety reports for the senior team.
* Support the Project Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager with investigations and audits by gathering supporting evidence material.
* Advise on Health and Safety requirements and best practice with regard to design and legal compliance.
* Assist in compiling and presenting Health and Safety related toolbox talks, site briefings and site inductions.
* Assist in the promotion of wellbeing and mental health programmes and initiatives.
* Support the development of measurement systems to ensure Health and Safety performance is accurately monitored.
* Liaise with Project Coordinators to organise various in‑house and external H & S training courses.
* Update and maintain all employee H & S training records.
* Promote customer requirements throughout the business.
* Adopt and promote Ferrovial Construction UK Vision and Values.
* Adhere to safe working practice regulations on‑site and ensure all staff comply.
* Explore innovative practices to improve HS & W throughout the organisation.
Skills and Competence
* Excellent written and communication skills and ability to interact at a variety of levels.
* Degree or Masters (All disciplines considered).
* Motivated to learn and add value to the team, the role and the Graduate programme.
* A proven team player who can effectively work with others.
* Proactive approach to working and learning.
* Observation skills.
* Familiar with all Microsoft packages.
* Hazard identification and Risk management.
Interpersonal Skills
* Highly motivated.
* Logical thinker with a willingness to learn.
* Resilient and a flexible approach to working.
* Results driven and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Desirable
* Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and Health and Safety experience. CSCS Card.
Essential
Must have right to work in the UK by the start of employment and for the duration of the Graduate Programme.
What we offer on the Ferrovial Construction Graduate programme
* A 2‑year development programme in line with Ferrovial's framework.
* Working with Contractors and Sub‑contractors to develop effective partnerships.
* Attending a variety of blended training to develop technical, professional and behavioural skills.
* Starting the process of becoming an IOSH member and becoming chartered with internal and external support.
* Assigned to a project or small package to manage Health and Safety assurance requirements from start to finish.
* Gaining an understanding of Ferrovial Construction from a global perspective, with mobility opportunities.
* 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.
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