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Ferrovial

Global operator of sustainable transportation infrastructure

Technical Assurance Engineer - HS2 Track Infrastructure

Full-TimeDeadline 4/30/27
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
London, UK
In Person
Data & AnalyticsData Management

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Experience working on major multidisciplinary rail infrastructure projects.
  • Previous experience in a similar technical assurance, systems engineering, or requirements management role with comparable responsibilities.
  • Proficiency in requirements management.
  • Proficiency in IBM Rational DOORS.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Ability to listen, engage, and contribute positively within a complex project environment.
Responsibilities
  • Apply the processes and procedures defined within the FBRS Requirements and Assurance Management Plan to support technical self-assurance across each HS2 Technical Lifecycle Stage.
  • Support maintenance of the Contractor’s Technical Requirements Baseline, ensuring input requirements are captured and managed in accordance with the Works Information, applicable standards, and statutory obligations.
  • Assist with identification, decomposition, and management of new and existing requirements, supporting development of system and subsystem requirements throughout the design lifecycle.
  • Support development and management of system and subsystem requirements as part of design development and assurance activities.
  • Ensure robust engineering, verification, and validation processes are applied to generate assurance evidence demonstrating compliance with project requirements and stakeholder expectations.
  • Support progressive development and submission of assurance evidence throughout the project lifecycle to mitigate approval risks and maintain programme commitments.
  • Assist with preparation, tracking, and reporting of assured deliverables, certifications, and assurance activities.
  • Support assessments of Technical Assurance readiness for interdisciplinary design reviews and project lifecycle stage gates.
  • Assist in preparing and presenting assurance documentation and stage gate packs for Level 3 lifecycle stage gate FBRS/HS2 acceptance panels.
  • Participate in regular assurance reviews, monitor progress, and support timely resolution of technical assurance issues.
  • Support integration of design, access, resources, and logistics across the Rail Systems Alliance to achieve safety, cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
  • Capture lessons learned and contribute to the development and enhancement of technical assurance processes and systems.
Desired Qualifications
  • Chartered Engineer status or membership of a relevant professional institution such as IMechE, ICE, or equivalent.
  • Experience on high-speed rail, design-and-build, and UK-based projects.

About the company

Ferrovial provides infrastructure development, construction, and asset management across transportation and related sectors worldwide. It executes projects from design and building to long-term operation of concessions such as toll roads and airports, frequently through public-private partnerships. Revenue comes from construction contracts and the ongoing income from operating these assets. Its focus on sustainability and a diversified mix of services and geographies help it deliver long-term infrastructure that serves public needs.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Madrid, Spain

Founded

1952

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What believers are saying

  • H1 2026 adjusted EBITDA rose 21.6% to €746 million on July 28, 2026.
  • Ferrovial shortlisted I-24 South, I-285 East, and D35 bids in July 2026.
  • 407 ETR approved a CAD 550 million Q3 2026 dividend, funding growth and returns.

What critics are saying

  • JFK New Terminal One slipped to March 2027, triggering €500,000 daily damages.
  • Construction margin was 3.5% in H1 2026, while bidding costs kept rising.
  • Ferrovial's cash engine depends on 407 ETR and U.S. highways; concession shocks hit liquidity.

What makes Ferrovial unique

  • Ferrovial owns toll roads like 407 ETR and NTE, generating recurring, contract-backed cash.
  • H1 2026 construction backlog hit €18.0 billion, locking multi-year execution.
  • The company pairs construction delivery with concessions, spanning highways, airports, and PPPs.

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