Year Placement 2026 - Cost Management and Commercial Management - Sheffield

Turner Townsend; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global consulting firm in Sheffield is offering a 12-month Year Placement Programme which helps new consultants develop skills in cost management, stakeholder engagement, and analytical thinking. This structured development plan includes training in technical and commercial competencies, providing an excellent foundation for a successful career in the built environment. Opportunities for sustainability and innovation are a key focus within the program.

Benefits

Personalized training plans

Collaborative work environment

Technical Training Academy access

Qualifications

• Strong desire to deliver excellent service.
• Motivated to contribute to a sustainable future in construction.
• Ability to approach problems logically.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in helping clients make informed decisions.
• Contribute to commercial success across various sectors.
• Engage with clients and teams to drive positive change.

Skills

Contract administration and management

Cost control and performance management

Stakeholder management

Analytical Thinking

Client Focus

Education

Interest in the built environment and construction

Tools

HIVE applications

Embodied Carbon Calculator

Job description

Overview

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 overview

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 Embodied Carbon Calculator
• Sector Exposure: broad knowledge across sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, advisory, defence, and energy and natural resources while developing skills to provide commercial, strategic, and analytical advice to clients
• 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 progress
• Technical Training: access to our Technical Training Academy to deepen professional expertise and prepare for future challenges
• Supportive Culture: a collaborative environment that actively supports your development and helps you grow your career
• Global Opportunity: the chance to join a high-performing, global professional services firm known for its resilience and adaptability
• Purpose-Driven Work: opportunities to contribute to commitments in sustainability, innovation, inclusivity, wellbeing, and community impact
• Passion: genuine interest in the built environment and the construction industry, including infrastructure and real estate
• Client Focus: a strong desire to deliver excellent service and uphold our commitment to quality
• Sustainability Awareness: motivated to contribute to a more sustainable future in construction
• Analytical Thinking: ability to approach problems logically and develop analytical and problem-solving skills
• Data Fluency: comfortable working with data and presenting insights clearly
• Drive: motivated to contribute to the successful delivery of projects and programmes
• Self-Awareness: recognise development needs and are committed to learning and refining technical and commercial skills