Overview
Graduate Programme 2026 - Cost Management and Commercial Management - North East
About Turner & Townsend
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. 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. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com
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! 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, with a blend of technical and behavioural training. We offer opportunities to pursue professional qualifications with esteemed institutions.
Cost Management is a core discipline, focused on delivering value for money across the lifecycle of a project, from feasibility through to final delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.
What You’ll Do
Role As a graduate, you’ll help clients make informed decisions and manage risk in a fast-paced environment across sectors including:
* Infrastructure
* Central & Local Government
* Health & Education
* Energy and Natural Resources
* Commercial Development
* Data Centres
* Life Sciences
* Defence
You’ll also work with our HIVE applications and tools, a digital platform that supports cost efficiency and reduces carbon impact across projects. There may be a 6-month secondment with the CM Digital Team (hybrid position) subject to internal review.
Core Skills You’ll Develop
* Contract administration and management
* Cost control and performance management
* Cost modelling and benchmarking
* Estimating and measurement
* Core and technical skills in quantity surveying
* Value management and value engineering
* Stakeholder management
* Cost auditing and assurance
* Supply chain and market engagement
* Procurement and tendering
* Developing commercial strategies and programme setup
* Creating digital solutions to enhance performance
* Delivering projects using Turner & Townsend’s bespoke digital tools
* Using our Embodied Carbon Calculator
Professional Qualification
We’ll fully support you through the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), helping you work toward becoming a professionally chartered surveyor.
What We Value In Our Graduates
* Passion for the built environment and construction
* Client focus and commitment to quality
* Sustainability awareness
* Analytical thinking
* Data fluency
* Drive to contribute to project delivery
* Self-awareness and commitment to development
What You’ll Gain
* Sector exposure across real estate, infrastructure, advisory, defence, and energy and natural resources
* Client and team engagement to drive positive change
* Tailored development plan and progress tracking tools
* Technical Training Academy access
* Supportive culture and collaborative environment
* Global opportunity with a resilient, high-performing firm
* Purpose-driven work in sustainability, innovation, inclusivity, wellbeing, and community impact
Benefits
* 25 Days annual leave
* Buy and Sell annual leave
* Corporate Gym Membership
* Cycle scheme
* Pension
Other Requirements
In some regional roles, the ability to drive may be necessary due to the location of client offices. To be considered for roles in the Defence arena, you will need Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks and UKSV SC clearance after accepting an offer. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role where applicable.
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