Graduate Programme 2025 - Cost Management

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  Location

  (UK) and various

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  Job Reference

  21175

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  Functional Area/Experience

  Construction/property / Fresh Graduate

Job Description & Qualifications

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects in over 108 offices in 45 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver.  As a result our people get to work on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Our 24-month Graduate Development Programme (GDP) provides you with a learning environment to help you become a well-rounded consultant and launch your career.

From day one, you’ll dive into the heart of Turner & Townsend, building your internal networks and deepening your understanding of our industry and service area. This is your chance to develop industry knowledge that goes beyond textbooks and lectures!

As a part of our team, you’ll receive a structured development plan tailored to introduce you to the technical and commercial competencies that are the stepping stones to success at Turner & Townsend. A dedicated Graduate Development Manager will be your guide, providing support and ensuring you’re on the right track.

Our learning approach goes beyond traditional ‘on-the-job’ training. You’ll benefit from a blend of technical and behavioural training, learning from both peers and experienced professionals. This comprehensive approach equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel.

But that’s not all! We are committed to your continuous learning and professional development. We offer opportunities to pursue professional qualifications with esteemed institutions such as CIPS, RICS, APM, CMI, IMEA, ICE, and CIOB (depending on your technical discipline).

Are you ready to embark on a journey that will shape your career and future? Join us at Turner & Townsend and make the difference!

Our Cost Management team is at the heart of Turner & Townsend’s work in transforming performance on the world’s most impactful programmes, to achieve great commercial outcomes and meet client objectives.   

During the two-year programme, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of roles providing you with exposure to the most complex projects and programmes across the industry. The graduate programme offers the chance to personally drive improvements and successful delivery at the forefront of key sectors including infrastructure, central & local government, health & education, energy and natural resources, commercial development, data-centres, life sciences, and defence. 

You will be working in a fast-paced environment where you will develop an array of skills to assist the teams in the successful delivery of our cost management services.  

You will have the opportunity to gain experience in:   

• Contract Administration and Management 
• Cost control and performance management   
• Cost modelling and benchmarking  
• Estimating and measurement. 
• Value management / engineering  
• Stakeholder management  
• Cost auditing and assurance  
• Supply chain and market engagement  
• Procurement and tendering  
• Developing commercial strategies and programme setup 
• Developing digital solutions to enhance performance  
• Delivering on projects utilising Turner & Townsend’s bespoke Digital tools.
• Turner & Townsend’s industry leading Embodied Carbon Calculator

You will have the opportunity to work with our HIVE applications and tools which are part of our integrated service offer, helping to make the difference to cost and carbon on your projects and programmes. HIVE is unique to Turner & Townsend and built to serve our entire global business. In the cost management role, you may have the option (subject to internal review of candidates) have the ability to work as part of the CM Digital Team for a 6 month secondment/hybrid position.

You will also receive formal training to establish and develop core and technical skills in multiple areas of quantity surveying, including support through your RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).   

Qualifications

We are looking for people who:

• Are passionate about the built environment and the construction industry, spanning infrastructure and real estate.
• Strive to deliver an excellent service for our clients and uphold our unwavering commitment to quality. 
• Are environmentally conscious, aware of current environmental issues, and eager to contribute to a more sustainable future in the construction industry.
• Possess an analytical mindset and are keen to hone their skills.
• Have a knack for exploring and presenting data.
• Are driven to deliver projects and programmes.
• Recognise their own development needs and are ready to invest time and energy in learning and refining their technical and commercial skills.

What’s in it for you:

• The opportunity to expand your knowledge across sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, advisory, defence, or energy and natural resources, and develop the skills to provide commercial, strategic, and analytical advice to our clients. 
• A tailored training plan that will develop your skills and knowledge for your future career, complete with tools to track and advance your personal development.
• Access to our Technical Training Academy, designed to expand your professional knowledge, sharpen your skills, and equip you to tackle future challenges.
• A supportive team environment that drives your development and helps you grow your career as a professional.
• The chance to join a high-calibre, global professional services company that has consistently proved its resilience to volatile market conditions.
• Opportunities to drive and support our corporate commitments to the environment, innovation, inclusivity, wellbeing, and the communities we serve.

Benefits:

• 25 Days annual leave
• Corporate Gym Membership
• Cyclescheme
• Buy and Sell annual leave 
• Pension

In some regional roles being able to drive will be necessary due to the location of client offices.  Please also note this is not a remote role as we operate a hybrid working approach you will need to be willing and able to work in a Turner & Townsend office or a client site.

To be considered for roles in the Defence arena you will need to pass both a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check and UKSV SC clearance – this process will initiated once you have accepted an offer and have indicated you are happy to go through these checks.  A summary of the checks involved can be found here.

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.