Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
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Job Description
Our five-year Apprentice Development Programme (ADP) provides you with an opportunity to grow into a well-rounded apprentice but also accelerates your career growth from day 1. Your apprenticeship starts with an opportunityto build your internal networks and deepening your understanding of Turner & Townsend and your service area.
As an Apprentice, you’ll be enrolled in a level 4, followed by a level 5 apprenticeship. This will give you the knowledge and qualifications needed to advance your career within your technical discipline. We collaborate with trusted learning partners to deliver our apprenticeships. Typically, you’ll spend one day a week learning with them during term time. The rest of your time will be spent working on commissions, where you’ll gain valuable on-the-job learning experience. This will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to succeed in your programme.
You’ll receive a structured development plan. This plan introduces you to the key business, technical, and commercial competencies that we believe are essential for our apprentices to thrive at Turner & Townsend. It equips you with the necessary tools to manage and monitor your personal and professional development and progress. Rest assured, your line manager and apprentice development manager will be there to guide you throughout your apprenticeship journey.
In addition to on-the-job learning, you’ll benefit from technical and behavioural training. This will equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in your role. You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue professional qualifications with an accredited professional body, such as RICS, APM, CMI, IMEA, ICE, and CIOB (depending on your technical discipline).
What You Will Learn
Level 4 – Design & Construction Management Apprenticeship
1. Build foundational knowledge of construction processes and regulations
2. Develops basic project coordination and site understanding
3. Introduces key concepts in health & safety, quality, and planning
Level 5 – Degree Apprenticeship in Design & Construction Management
4. Expands into advanced project planning, risk, and design management
5. Strengthens leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities
6. Covers commercial management, procurement, and digital construction tools
What We’re Looking For
7. Analytical, curious, collaborative individuals passionate about digital transformation and motivated to understand how organisations work
8. Strong communicators with an interest in digital transformation
9. Collaborative and proactive problem‑solvers
10. Passionate about developing a career in digital consulting and data‑driven decision making
Career Pathway at Turner & Townsend This apprenticeship leads to roles such as:
11. Junior Business Analyst → Business Analyst → Senior Business Analyst
12. Data Analyst or Digital Consultant • Technology & Transformation Specialist
13. Future Digital Leader roles across Programme Management, PMO, Data, and Technology
Qualifications
14. You must have the right to live and work in the UK and must have lived in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last three years
15. Five GCSEs grades 4-9 (including Maths and English language)
16. Three A Levels at grade B or above, or equivalent BTEQ level 3 grades DDM. (120 UCAS Points)
Additional Information
Benefits
17. 25 Days annual leave
18. Buy and Sell annual leave
19. Corporate Gym Membership
20. Cycle scheme
21. Pension
Please note this role is based in either our Leeds or Manchester Office.
SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.
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