Degree Apprenticeship 2026 - Birmingham

Turner & Townsend; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm is offering an Apprenticeship Development Programme in Birmingham. Successful apprentices will work on real projects while studying for qualifications in either Cost and Commercial Management, Project Management, or Project Controls. The firm provides extensive training and benefits like annual leave and gym memberships. This position is ideal for individuals with strong academic backgrounds and a desire to grow within the industry.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave

Buy and Sell annual leave

Corporate Gym Membership

Cycle scheme

Pension

Qualifications

• Must have the right to live and work in the UK.
• Must have lived in the EEA for the last three years.
• Qualifications from accredited professional bodies may be pursued.

Responsibilities

• Build internal networks and deepen understanding of Turner & Townsend.
• Participate in a structured development plan to acquire competencies.
• Engage in on-the-job learning experience.

Skills

Understanding of project management

Basic financial knowledge

Strong communication skills

Education

Five GCSEs grades 4-9 including Maths and English

Three A Levels at grade B or above

Job description

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 five-year Apprentice Development Programme (ADP) provides you with an opportunity to grow into a well‑rounded apprentice but also accelerates your career growth from day 1. Your apprenticeship starts with an opportunity to build your internal networks and deepening your understanding of Turner & Townsend and your service area.

As an Apprentice, you’ll be enrolled in a higher‑level apprenticeship. This will give you the knowledge and qualifications needed to advance your career within your technical discipline. We collaborate with trusted learning partners to deliver our apprenticeships. Typically, you’ll spend one day a week learning with them during term time. The rest of your time will be spent working on commissions, where you’ll gain valuable on‑the‑job learning experience. This will help you develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to succeed in your programme.

You’ll receive a structured development plan. This plan introduces you to the key business, technical, and commercial competencies that we believe are essential for our apprentices to thrive at Turner & Townsend. It equips you with the necessary tools to manage and monitor your personal and professional development and progress. Rest assured, your line manager and apprentice development manager will be there to guide you throughout your apprenticeship journey.

In addition to on‑the‑job learning, you’ll benefit from technical and behavioural training. This will equip you with the knowledge and skills to excel in your role. You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue professional qualifications with an accredited professional body, such as RICS, APM, CMI, IMEA, ICE, and CIOB (depending on your technical discipline).

We have apprenticeships available in the following areas:

Cost and Commercial Management

Apprentices will follow the Level 6 chartered surveyor apprenticeship standard. This apprenticeship runs over five years and includes studying for a BSc in Quantity Surveying.

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you qualify as a Chartered Member (MRICS) of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveryors (RICS).

Project Management

Apprentices will follow the Level 6 project manager apprenticeship standard. This apprenticeship runs over four years and includes a BSc in Project Management and an International Project Management Association (IPMA) Level D qualification.

On successful completion, apprentices are eligible to become full members of Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the project management profession.

Project Controls

Apprentices will follow the Level 6 project controls professional apprenticeship standard. This apprenticeship runs over four years and will include working towards a qualification in project controls.

On successful completion, apprentices are eligible to become full members of ACostE Association of Cost for ICostE (Incorporated Cost Engineer) the chartered body for the project controls profession.

Qualifications

• You must have the right to live and work in the UK and must have lived in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last three years
• Five GCSEs grades 4-9 (including Maths and English language)
• Three A Levels at grade B or above, or equivalent e.g. BTEQ level 3 grades DDM (120 UCAS Points)

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.

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