Graduate Programme 2026 - Cost Management and Commercial Management - Manchester

Graduate Programme 2026 – Cost Management and Commercial Management – Manchester

Turner & Townsend offers a 24‑month Graduate Development Programme (GDP) focused on delivering value through cost and commercial excellence across infrastructure, government, health, energy, and construction sectors.

What You’ll Do

You will apply cost management principles to support clients in making informed decisions and managing risk. The role offers a fast‑paced, cross‑functional environment where you will contribute to commercial success across a wide range of sectors.

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

Additional opportunities include a 6‑month secondment with the CM Digital Team and exposure to our integrated HIVE digital platform.

Core Skills You’ll Develop

• Contract administration and management
• Cost control and performance management
• Cost modelling and benchmarking
• Estimating and measurement
• Quantity surveying fundamentals
• Value management and engineering
• management
• Cost auditing and assurance
• Supply chain and market engagement
• Procurement and tendering
• Commercial strategy and programme setup
• Digital solutions to enhance performance
• Use of Turner & Townsend’s digital tools and Embodied Carbon Calculator

Professional Qualification

We fully support you through the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) and help you work toward becoming a professionally chartered surveyor.

What We Value in Our Graduates

• Passion for the built environment and construction industry
• Client focus and commitment to quality
• Sustainability awareness and contribution to a sustainable future
• Analytical thinking and problem‑sol skills
• Data fluency and clear presentation of insights
• Drive and motivation to deliver projects and programmes
• Self‑awareness and commitment to learning and refining skills

What You’ll Gain

• Sector exposure across real estate, infrastructure, advisory, defence, and energy
• Client and team engagement with a focus on social and environmental change
• Tailored development plan with progress tracking tools
• Access to Technical Training Academy to deepen professional expertise
• Supportive culture that actively supports your development and career growth
• Global opportunity with a high‑performing, adaptable professional services 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

Some regional roles may require the ability to drive due to client office locations. Defence roles require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check and UKSV SC clearance. SOX control responsibilities may be part of the role where applicable.