About us:

Ferrovial Construction is the engineering and construction arm of the Ferrovial Group. The company has presence in 6 main markets. It is a member of Spain’s blue-chip IBEX 35 index and is also included in prestigious sustainability indices such as the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We deliver value-driven, complex multi-disciplinary design and construction solutions across varied sectors worldwide, including transport, energy and water. Our people make this happen, bringing a diverse range of experiences, prospectives and backgrounds to fuel fresh thinking as we meet the unique needs of the clients and communities we serve. We are dedicated to exceeding expectations and leaving a sustainable legacy. 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. As one of the industry’s most diverse organisations, our people bring a strong blend of local talent, international expertise and perspectives from all backgrounds. This drives innovation and fresh thinking required to set new standards of excellence.

Job Description:

Procurement Graduate

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 96,000 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.

The role

Ferrovial Construction is looking for a Procurement Graduate to assist with the supplier procurement process. 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 our Procurement Manager and Commercial Lead.

Description of Activities to be undertaken

• Support Procurement Manager in ensuring purchase & hire requisitions are processed in a timely manner
• Support in obtaining quotations from suppliers
• Support in liaising with suppliers to monitor the progress of Purchase Orders, ensuring deliveries take place on time and in full
• Support Procurement Manager in resolving Invoice queries and discrepancies with suppliers and accounts department
• Liaising with site teams and other departments in Ferrovial as required
• Support in updating the supplier list with relevant details
• Support in assessing price comparisons and uploading comparatives on to the procurement system INSITE
• Scanning and filing documents on 4Projects and the Server
• Support Procurement Manager in ensuring company systems, procedures and processes are always adhered to
• Graduate to support (spend time during the process) in commercial and accounts department in order to gain an understanding of how they interact with each other.

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 (All disciplines considered)
• Must have right to work in the UK by the start of employment
• 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
• Works well in a team environment

Other details

On the Ferrovial Construction Graduate programme you will get:

• 3-year development programme in line with Ferrovial's framework
• Gain CIPS professional accreditation
• Work with Contractors and Sub-contractors to develop effective partnerships
• 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
• And much more……

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