Goldman Sachs has been assigned to explore the sale of the global services division, which also includes its road operations in North America, the report https://on.ft.com/2E16cUj added, citing sources.

Ferrovial did not immediately respond to a request seeking comment.

In October, Heathrow Airport, which is partly owned by Ferrovial, was hit by a fine of 120,000 pounds by the country's data protection regulator for "serious failings" in securing personal data held on its systems.

(Reporting by Mekhla Raina in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter Cooney)