Turner & Townsend Logo

Turner & Townsend

Year Placement 2027 - Cost Management and Commercial Management - London

Posted 11 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
London, England, GBR
Internship
In-Office
London, England, GBR
Internship
A 12-month placement developing cost and commercial management skills across construction, infrastructure, energy, real estate, and other sectors. Responsibilities include cost control, estimating, measurement, cost modelling, contract administration, procurement, tendering, stakeholder management, value engineering, auditing, and digital tool use. The role provides structured technical training and client-facing project exposure.
The summary above was generated by AI
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

We transform together | Turner & Townsend

Job Description

Our 12-month Year Placement Programme provides you with a learning environment to help you become a well-rounded consultant and launch your career. 

From day one, you’ll dive into the heart of Turner & Townsend, building your internal networks and deepening your understanding of our industry and service area. This is your chance to develop industry knowledge that goes beyond textbooks and lectures! 

As a part of our team, you’ll receive a structured development plan tailored to introduce you to the technical and commercial competencies that are the stepping stones to success at Turner & Townsend. A dedicated Development Manager will be your guide, providing support and ensuring you’re on the right track. 

Our learning approach goes beyond traditional ‘on-the-job’ training. You’ll benefit from a blend of technical and behavioural training, learning from both peers and experienced professionals. This comprehensive approach equips you with the knowledge and skills you need to excel. 

Are you ready to embark on a journey that will shape your career and future? Join us at Turner & Townsend and make the difference! 

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

What You’ll Do

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

Digital Innovation

You’ll also work with our HIVE applications and tools, which are part of our integrated service offering. Unique to Turner & Townsend, HIVE is a digital platform that supports our global business by using data and technology to improve cost efficiency and reduce carbon impact across projects.

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

 

What We Value

  • 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.

Additional Information

Benefits

  • 25 Days annual leave
  • Buy and Sell annual leave
  • Corporate Gym Membership
  • Cycle scheme
  • Pension

Other Requirements

  • This role is primarily office-based, and colleagues are expected to work from the office for the majority of the working week.
  • Candidates must have the legal right to work in the UK.
  • For some regional roles, travel to client sites may be required. Where access to client locations is limited by public transport, a full driving licence and access to transport may be beneficial.
  • 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.

#LI-TP1

SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: 

Twitter

Instagram

LinkedIn

Turner & Townsend London, England Office

London, United Kingdom, 0

Similar Jobs

An Hour Ago
Hybrid
Entry level
Entry level
AdTech • Cloud • Digital Media • Information Technology • News + Entertainment • App development
Supports end-to-end delivery of campus-wide fiber-optic and structured cabling infrastructure, including design coordination, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning, handover, scheduling, quality oversight, and vendor management. Coordinates with engineering, IT, facilities, construction, security, and operations teams. Oversees route diversity, redundancy, documentation, standards compliance, contractor performance, site readiness, and project reporting for large-scale infrastructure workstreams.
Top Skills: AutocadBluebeamFiber OpticsExcelMicrosoft VisioStructured Cabling
Yesterday
In-Office or Remote
Egypt, Buckinghamshire, England, GBR
Entry level
Entry level
Cloud • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Machine Learning • Software • Cybersecurity • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
Designs and supports IP core and transport network solutions for customer projects. Responsibilities include requirements analysis, high-level architecture, integration planning, troubleshooting, testing, acceptance, migration, technical documentation, stakeholder coordination, customer workshops, and operational handover. The role also supports proposals and solution estimates while contributing to network automation, knowledge sharing, and Ericsson solution reuse.
Top Skills: BgpCcdCcnaCcnpCiscoCloud InfrastructureCnisEricsson Ip NetworkingEricsson PlatformsEvolved Ip NetworkHuaweiIp NetworkingIp/MplsIs-IsJncipJuniperL2/L3 VpnsNetwork AutomationNetwork ResiliencyNetwork SecurityNetwork SynchronizationNfviNokiaObservabilityOspfQosRoutingScriptingSwitchingTelecommunicationsTelemetryTraffic Engineering
Yesterday
Easy Apply
Remote or Hybrid
UK
Easy Apply
Senior level
Senior level
Enterprise Web • Hardware • Internet of Things • Software
Own the full sales cycle for complex SaaS solutions sold to UK and Ireland manufacturing customers. Responsibilities include developing account strategies, managing large opportunities, navigating procurement, forecasting, demonstrating technology, building executive relationships, coordinating internal and channel partners, and achieving sales targets. The role requires strong manufacturing-sector sales experience, value-selling expertise, customer focus, and familiarity with modern sales and CRM technologies.
Top Skills: Cloud SolutionsIotLinkedin Sales NavigatorOutreachPaasSaaSSalesforceZoominfo

What you need to know about the London Tech Scene

London isn't just a hub for established businesses; it's also a nursery for innovation. Boasting one of the most recognized fintech ecosystems in Europe, attracting billions in investments each year, London's success has made it a go-to destination for startups looking to make their mark. Top U.K. companies like Hoptin, Moneybox and Marshmallow have already made the city their base — yet fintech is just the beginning. From healthtech to renewable energy to cybersecurity and beyond, the city's startups are breaking new ground across a range of industries.

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account