Company Overview
Website: http://www.turnerandtownsend.com/
Turner & Townsend was founded in 1946 as a small quantity surveying partnership in Darlington UK. From those modest beginnings, Turner & Townsend has grown into a global leader in program, project and cost and commercial management.
In 1946, Cornelius Turner and Francis Ing founded a small quantity surveying partnership in Darlington, UK.
From those modest beginnings, Turner & Townsend has grown into the global leader in program, project and cost and commercial management.
Our journey has been shaped by bold steps, continuous innovation and a shared belief in the power of collaboration. Where others see complexity, we’ve always seen opportunity – a mindset that has driven our evolution into a global business.
In 1956, we became Turner & Townsend.
By 1982, we took the first step towards becominga global business, opening an office in Johannesburg.
The 1990s saw us expand across Asia and deepen our presence in Africa, adding five new offices to our network.
By the 2000s, we established operations in the Americas and Australia, achieving a presence on six continents.
Today, we're majority-owned by CBRE Group Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm.
In January 2025, we reached a defining moment by combining with CBRE Project Management.
The integration expands our team to more than 22,000 people operating from over 60 countries, making us the global market leader in independent program, project and cost and commercial management.
Our business is unmatched in its scale, breadth of capabilities and access to expertise and talent.
What we do
We work alongside our clients to deliver major programs across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources. We focus on the outcomes and helping to make a real difference to people’s lives.
Cost and commercial management
We help clients protect and maximise their investments through strong cost planning and rigorous financial control from day one. Drawing on our global cost intelligence and deep market insight, we set and manage robust financial baselines. With technology embedded in our approach, we deliver the visibility and productivity needed to achieve exceptional outcomes.
Project management
From the first business case through to completion and transition into operation, we take full accountability for performance and delivery. We tailor our approach to every project’s complexity, bringing expertise in construction management, logistics, risk, stakeholder engagement and scheduling to consistently deliver high performance.
Project controls
Successful delivery demands full integration of cost, scope, risk and schedule. Our project controls capabilities bring everything together into a single, achievable performance baseline. This gives clients clear insight, early warnings and the confidence that risks are being managed and performance is being protected.
Advisory
We shape strategies, governance models and business cases that secure the best return on investment. By developing high‑performing delivery models and integrated platforms, we help clients achieve outcomes that outperform industry benchmarks.
What we’re famous for
New Sydney Fish Market: We project managed construction and transition works for the new market, providing leadership across contract administration, commercial and legal support, program monitoring, risk and quality management and tenancy coordination.
World Expo 2025 Osaka, Australian Pavilion: Appointed by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), we provided project and cost and commercial management services across the entire lifecycle – from procurement and approvals through to design, construction, operations and decommissioning.
Australia Pavilion, World Expo 2025
Sydney Metro: We lead Sydney Metro’s long‑term, portfolio‑wide Project Management Office Services (PMO‑S) contract, supporting one of the world’s most advanced digital rail programs. Our role spans all Sydney Metro projects and planning for future network expansion.
First Building, Bradfield City Centre: We delivered project management and assurance services for this 3,000 sqm mass timber building, targeting a 6 Star Green Star Buildings rating.
Queensland Train Manufacturing Program (QTMP): Working as part of a multi‑disciplinary team, we supported readiness for market activities, cost estimating and scheduling. Our integrated approach enabled detailed options assessment informed by time, cost, risk and opportunity analysis.
Queensland Train Manufacturing
Seqwater Capital Delivery Program: We conducted a capability assessment and developed strategies and a business case to support Seqwater’s adoption of a fully integrated Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) system – enabling a single source of truth and enhanced performance.
Project Banksia vaccine facility: As a trusted partner to CSL Seqirus, we provided feasibility and procurement advice, project management, project controls and schedule integration – supporting both regulatory confidence and successful delivery at every stage.
Sydney Water: We developed a new Infrastructure Portfolio – Investment Management Office (IP‑IMO), improving governance, portfolio control and asset investment performance across Sydney Water’s major project portfolio.
Salesforce Tower: We supported the business case for Salesforce’s Sydney headquarters and went on to deliver full cost and commercial management services. The result: 13 levels of high‑performance, sustainable workspaces designed to elevate employee wellbeing and new ways of working.
A message from our Managing Director, Australia & New Zealand
For more than 75 years Turner & Townsend has been delivering transformational programs across the real estate, infrastructure and energy and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people's lives. Across the globe, people are using buildings, assets and transportation that graduates at Turner & Townsend have helped to deliver.
Our Graduate Development Program (GDP) can help you embrace the next stage of your professional development in a unique, hands-on way. Through the program, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the best people in the industry, gain exposure to the world's leading companies and work on some of the region's largest and most notable projects.
The opportunities provided to you at Turner & Townsend are unparalleled. You will be provided with a development path that is not only aligned to our internal competency frameworks but also supports professional development and qualifications.
We are committed to providing you with the tools and opportunities to reach your full potential. As we continue to grow and invest in our people, I look forward to seeing how our future graduates progress through our business.
I hope that you consider your future with us.
Darren Munton
Managing Director, Australia & New Zealand
Application Process
If you are ready to take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career with Turner & Townsend, we’d love to hear from you!
Application process:
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March – April: Online applications
Our online applications open in March and close in April. All applications must be made online via SEEK Grad or our recruitment system, SmartRecruiters -
March - April: Candidate screening
Our dedicated Talent Aquisition team will review applications and screen potential candidates prior to coordinating assessment centres where possible. -
May: Assessment centres
Assessment centres will be run in our main offices. The assessment centres will include two main aspects.1. Interview and
2. Presentation
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June-July: Offers
Candidates will receive verbal / written offers for a place in our graduate program. -
August – October: Candidate Care
Graduates will be connected with our team, their line manager and/or their buddy to start their journey with Turner & Townsend. -
November – February: Graduate onboarding
Graduates will commence work between November – February. The official start of the Graduatte Development Program is February.
Hints and tips for your application and Assessment Centres:
- Research the different programmes and our company so you know what you are applying for. It is important that you meet the criteria before you apply. Refer to our company profile information above.
- Ensure your contact details are correct and your CV is up to date.
- It is important that we receive your complete application prior to the closing date of our campaign
Asessment Centre preparation
- Research Turner & Townsend and familiarise yourself with past and current projects
- Neat, professional presentation is important for your interview
- Ensure that you have addressed all required aspects for attendance at the Assessment Centre
Use this opportunity to find out more about the role you are applying for and our company. We want to ensure you are confident you have made the right choice with Turner & Townsend.
Jobs and Opportunities
As part of our Project Management, Cost Management or Project Controls teams, you’ll help deliver major programs that create positive impact across communities and industries....
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As part of our Project Management, Cost Management or Project Controls teams, you’ll help deliver major programs that create positive impact across communities and industries....
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