Graduate Development Programme 2026 (Quantity Surveyor) (PENANG)

Turner & Townsend; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Penang is offering positions for the Graduate Development Programme 2026 focusing on Quantity Surveyor roles. You will work on iconic projects and gain essential training to become chartered with RICS/BQSM, while collaborating with various stakeholders.

This full-time position suits graduates interested in cost management, offering a pathway to leadership through comprehensive training.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying, cost management/engineering, or project & facilities management.
• Knowledge of main cost management concepts, tools and techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost management commissions like cost estimates and evaluations.
• Estimate and produce cost plans.
• Conduct cost assessments and valuations.
• Prepare cost reports.
• Liaise with project stakeholders.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Cost management concepts

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or related field

Job description

Graduate Development Programme 2026 (Quantity Surveyor) (PENANG)

• Full-time
• Department: Early careers

You will work on some of the most iconic projects in the world for industry leaders, driving a common agenda to meet our client's expectations. You will be driven to create the best possible commercial outcome for your client. We do this by working as one with the wider client team including designers, architects, engineers, specialist advisors, contractors, and specialist suppliers.

Your career in cost management will create a foundation for success in the future, learning about the key commercial principles, procurement and buying strategies, commercial mechanisms, and contracting arrangements. You will learn how to intelligently engage with suppliers and deliver success for our clients. You will receive leading, recognised training to become chartered with Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and/or Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM), plus wider training in behaviours to become a true leader.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cost management commissions: cost estimates, bills of quantities, value engineering, tendering and evaluation, contract knowledge, change orders and final account close-out.
• Estimate and produce cost plans.
• Conduct cost assessments and valuations.
• Prepare cost reports.
• Liaise with the project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree in quantity surveying, cost management/engineering, project & facilities management or equivalent.
• Knowledge of main cost management concepts, tools and techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast paced and high-pressure environment as part of a committed team.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Equity and Inclusion

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.