Project Controls Trainee

Turner Townsend; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in the UK is looking for graduates to join their Graduate Development Programme. This unique opportunity provides structured training in cost management and prepares you to become a chartered surveyor. You'll work across diverse sectors, engage in analytics and stakeholder management, and benefit from tailored professional development in a supportive environment. Key perks include 25 days of annual leave and corporate gym membership.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Corporate gym membership

Cycle scheme

Pension

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in the built environment and the construction industry.
• Strong desire to deliver excellent service.
• Conscious of environmental challenges.
• Motivated to develop analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in making informed decisions and managing risks.
• Engage with various sectors including infrastructure and real estate.
• Work with digital applications and tools to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Data Fluency

Client Focus

Sustainability Awareness

Drive

Self-Awareness

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Transform Together | Turner & Townsend

Job Description

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 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 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!

Cost Management is a core discipline at Turner & Townsend

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

As a graduate in this area, 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. As part of the cost management role, you may have the opportunity (subject to internal review) to complete a six‑month secondment with the CM Digital Team in a hybrid position.

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

Professional Qualification

We’ll fully support you through the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC), helping you work toward becoming a professionally chartered surveyor.

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 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 across real estate, infrastructure, advisory, defence, and energy and natural resources.
• Client and team engagement: Work with colleagues and 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 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.

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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