2027 Graduate Program - Cost Management

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.

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

Job Description

Our 24‑month Graduate Development Programme (GDP) gives you the foundation to become a well-rounded consultant and launch a successful career.

From day one, you’ll immerse yourself in Turner & Townsend - building networks, learning how our business works, and gaining real industry experience. Your structured development plan will introduce you to the technical and commercial skills needed to grow, supported by your peers and manager.

Learning goes beyond on‑the‑job experience. You’ll receive a mix of technical and behavioural training delivered by both experienced professionals and peers, helping you build confidence and capability. We also support professional qualifications through leading industry bodies.

We are committed to your continuous learning and professional development, and we offer opportunities to pursue professional qualifications with esteemed institutions. Are you ready to embark on a journey that will shape your career and future? Join us at Turner & Townsend and make the difference!

What You’ll Do

As a graduate in this area, you’ll play a key role in helping clients make informed decisions and manage risk. The role offers a fast-paced environment where you can contribute to commercial success across a wide range of sectors, including:

Infrastructure
Central & Local Government
Health & Education
Energy and Natural Resources
Commercial Development
Data Centres
Life Sciences
Defence

Your career in Cost Management will create a foundation for success in the future, learning about the key commercial principles, procurement and buying strategies, commercial mechanisms, and contracting arrangements. You will learn how to intelligently engage with suppliers and deliver success for our clients. You will receive leading, recognised training to become chartered with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) plus wider training in behaviours to become a true leader.

What We Value in Our Graduates

Passion: A genuine interest in the built environment and the construction industry, including both infrastructure and real estate.
Client Focus: A strong desire to deliver excellent service and uphold our commitment to quality in everything you do.
Sustainability Awareness: Conscious of environmental challenges and motivated to contribute to a more sustainable future in construction.
Analytical Thinking: Able to approach problems logically and eager to develop your analytical and problem-solving skills.
Data Fluency: Comfortable working with data and confident in presenting insights clearly and effectively.
Drive: Motivated to contribute to the successful delivery of projects and programmes.
Self-Awareness: Recognise your own development needs and are committed to learning and refining your technical and commercial skills.

What You’ll Gain

Sector Exposure: The opportunity to broaden your knowledge across sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, advisory, defence, and energy and natural resources while developing the skills to provide commercial, strategic, and analytical advice to clients.
Client and Team Engagement: The opportunity to work with your colleagues in a team environment, and with our clients, to drive positive social and environmental change, encourage innovation and create a sustainable energy future.
Tailored Development: A personalised training plan designed to grow your skills and knowledge, with tools to help you track and advance your progress.
Technical Training: Access to our Technical Training Academy, where you’ll deepen your professional expertise, sharpen your capabilities, and prepare for future challenges.
Supportive Culture: A collaborative team environment that actively supports your development and helps you grow your career as a professional.
Global Opportunity: The chance to join a high-performing, global professional services firm known for its resilience and adaptability in changing market conditions.
Purpose-Driven Work: Opportunities to contribute to our commitments in sustainability, innovation, inclusivity, wellbeing, and community impact.

Qualifications

Our Graduates are strategic, analytical thinkers who see solutions where others see challenges. They come from diverse backgrounds though are committed to making a difference and share a genuine enthusiasm for how the world works. We’d love to hear from you if you:

Have completed an undergraduate degree after October 2023, or expect to complete your final subject by December 2026, including any internships or work experience placements required for graduation
Are available to commence full time work in February 2027
Are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian resident or are eligible for an Australian 485 Graduate Visa
Have a strong command of the English language, both verbal and written
Are clearly motivated for joining the construction industry at Turner & Townsend, specifically
Are passionate about pursuing a career in the discipline for which you are applying
Possess a growth-mindset and a love for learning on the job

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