Graduate Programme 2026 - Cost Management and Commercial Management - Sheffield

Join our 24‑month Graduate Development Programme (GDP) and build a career as a well‑rounded consultant in Cost Management and Commercial Management at Turner & Townsend. From day one you’ll dive into the heart of Turner & Townsend, building internal networks and gaining industry insight that goes beyond textbooks and lectures. A structured development plan and dedicated Graduate Development Manager will guide you through the technical and commercial competencies that are the steppingstones to success at Turner & Townsend.

We provide a blend of technical and behavioural training, learning from peers and experienced professionals. Our learning approach equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel and we support you to pursue professional qualifications with esteemed institutions. We invite you to join us at Turner & Townsend and shape your career with impact.

Cost Management is a core discipline at Turner & Townsend, delivering value for money across the lifecycle of a project. It involves managing costs from initial feasibility to final delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to required quality standards.

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

You’ll also work with our HIVE applications and tools, part of our integrated service offering. Unique to Turner & Townsend, HIVE is a digital platform that uses data and technology to improve cost efficiency and reduce carbon impact across projects. As part of the cost management role, you may have the opportunity (subject to internal review) to complete a six‑month secondment with the CM Digital Team in a hybrid position.

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 industry‑leading Embodied Carbon Calculator

Professional Qualification

We’ll also 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: genuine interest in the built environment and construction industry.
• Client Focus: strong desire to deliver excellent service and uphold quality.
• Sustainability Awareness: motivated to contribute to a more sustainable future in construction.
• Analytical Thinking: able to approach problems logically and develop analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Data Fluency: comfortable working with data and presenting insights clearly.
• Drive: motivated to contribute to successful delivery of projects and programmes.
• Self‑Awareness: recognise your development needs and commit to learning and refining technical and commercial skills.

What You’ll Gain

• Sector Exposure: broaden knowledge across real estate, infrastructure, advisory, defence and energy sectors.
• Client and Team Engagement: work in teams, with clients, to drive positive change, encourage innovation and create a sustainable energy future.
• Tailored Development: personalised training plan designed to grow your skills and knowledge, with tools to track progress.
• Technical Training: access to our Technical Training Academy to deepen expertise and prepare for future challenges.
• Supportive Culture: collaborative environment that actively supports your development and career growth.
• Global Opportunity: join a high‑performing, global professional services firm known for resilience and adaptability.
• Purpose‑Driven Work: contribute to commitments in sustainability, innovation, inclusivity, wellbeing and community impact.

Additional Information

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 to pass both a Baseline Personnel Security Standard check and UKSV SC clearance. This process will begin once you’ve accepted an offer and confirmed your willingness to undergo the checks. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.