Graduate Programme 2026

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.
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.
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Our 24-month Graduate Development Programme (GDP) 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. 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 steppingstones to success at Turner & Townsend. A dedicated Graduate 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.
We are committed to your continuous learning and professional development, and we offer opportunities to pursue professional qualifications with esteemed institutions. Join us at Turner & Townsend and make the difference
Kickstart your Building Surveying career with our comprehensive two-year program. Designed specifically for graduates, this program provides the support and experience needed to successfully navigate the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) via the Building Surveying pathway. As part of our Real Estate department, you'll spend two years immersed within our building surveying teams, gaining hands-on experience in a wide range of building surveying disciplines. This includes exposure to dilapidations, technical due diligence, development monitoring, and project management, working with a variety of property types and sectors. As a Graduate Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for a range of tasks, including but not limited to:
~ Conducting building inspections and surveys.

~ Preparing detailed reports on building condition and defects.

~ Supporting project teams in the delivery of building projects.


What We Value in Our Graduates


~ A genuine interest in the built environment and the construction industry, including both infrastructure and real estate.

~ A strong desire to deliver excellent service and uphold our commitment to quality in everything you do.

~ Conscious of environmental challenges and motivated to contribute to a more sustainable future in construction.

~ Data Fluency: Comfortable working with data and confident in presenting insights clearly and effectively.

~ Motivated to contribute to the successful delivery of projects and programmes.

~ Recognise your own development needs and are committed to learning and refining your technical and commercial skills.


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.

Academic Credentials: A RICS-accredited degree or Masters conversion course in Building Surveying (achieved or on track for a 2:1 minimum).
Technical Acumen: An understanding of the technical aspects of building surveying, coupled with a genuine interest in the real estate and built environment.
25 Days annual leave
~ Buy and Sell annual leave
~ Corporate Gym Membership
~ Cycle scheme
~ Pension


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