Graduate Programme - Building Surveying

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!

Kickstart your Building Surveying career with our comprehensive two-year program. Designed specifically for graduates, this program provides the support and experience needed to successfully navigate the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) via the Building Surveying pathway. As part of our Real Estate department, you'll spend two years immersed within our building surveying teams, gaining hands‑on experience in a wide range of building surveying disciplines.

This includes exposure to dilapidations, technical due diligence, development monitoring, and project management, working with a variety of property types and sectors. The program may also present opportunities for international work across Europe.

As a Graduate Building Surveyor, you will be responsible for a range of tasks, including but not limited to:

• Conducting building inspections and surveys.
• Preparing detailed reports on building condition and defects.
• Assisting with the preparation of cost estimates.
• Communicating with clients and stakeholders.
• Supporting project teams in the delivery of building projects.

• 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.

• Sector Exposure:
  The opportunity to broaden your knowledge across sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, advisory, defence, and energy and natural resources while developing the skills to provide commercial, strategic, and analytical advice to clients.
• Client and Team Engagement:
  The opportunity to work with your colleagues in a team environment, and with our clients, to drive positive social and environmental change,…