Graduate Programme 2026 - Cost Management and Commercial Management - Manchester

Job description

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.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2026

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English