Graduate Programme 2026 - Strategy and Transformation (Programme Advisory) - UK Wide

Brightvision Capital Partners, LLC; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services company is seeking graduates for their 24-month Graduate Development Programme. This role focuses on Strategy and Transformation across various sectors in the UK. Graduates will receive structured training, mentorship, and opportunities to work on significant projects. Skills in analytical thinking, client focus, and sustainability are valued. Join this elite programme to launch your career effectively.

Benefits

25 Days annual leave

Buy and Sell annual leave

Pension

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in infrastructure and construction industry.
• Strong desire to deliver excellent client service.
• Awareness of environmental challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support programme setup and alignment with business objectives.
• Enable effective programme operation within context.
• Help clients achieve optimal outcomes through transformation.

Skills

Passion for built environment

Client Focus

Sustainability Awareness

Analytical Thinking

Data Fluency

Drive

Self-Awareness

Job description

Graduate Programme 2026 - Strategy and Transformation (Programme Advisory) - UK Wide

Full-time

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

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

The Programme Advisory service line focuses on how programmes should be set up, and how best to enable them to operate within the broader business, market, and regulatory environment across a range of sectors across Defence, Infrastructure and Energy & Natural Resources. This role also supports the transformation of operational projects and programmes to ensure the best outcomes are realised for our clients.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the set-up of programmes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and external environments.
• Enabling programmes to operate effectively within business, market, and regulatory contexts.
• Contributing to the transformation of operational projects and programmes, helping clients achieve optimal outcomes.
• Combining technical capability and market performance information into integrated, tailored solutions.
• Working alongside leading industry practitioners to deliver client-specific strategies.
• Helping clients define the right business case, operating model, and strategic building blocks.
• Supporting the integration and operation of business functions throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Laying the foundations for major capital investment delivery.

What We Value in Our Graduates

• 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 we do.
• Sustainability Awareness: Conscious of environmental challenges and motivated to contribute to a more sustainable future.
• 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: Opportunities to broaden your knowledge across sectors such as Defence, Infrastructure and Energy & Natural Resources while developing the skills to provide commercial, strategic, and analytical advice to clients.
• Client and Team Engagement: Opportunities 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 more sustainable future.
• Tailored Development: A bespoke 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.
• • 25 Days annual leave
  • Buy and Sell annual leave
  • 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.