Job Description

Company Description

Who is Turner & Townsend?

All over the world people are using buildings, infrastructure, and assets we helped to deliver. It could be the hospital they work in, the railway they travel on every day, the fuel that powers their car or the data centre they depend on at work. For more than 75 years we\xe2\x80\x99ve been helping to deliver transformational programmes across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors, making a difference to people\xe2\x80\x99s lives and ensuring a return on investment for our clients and their investors.

Our purpose:

Transforming performance for a green, inclusive, and productive world.

The world is changing and we have a responsibility to support that change, helping drive it and be part of it. Through the commitment, capability and care our team brings, we build trust between clients, suppliers, governments and society. Delivering better outcomes that have a positive impact on the world around us. We work smarter to face the challenges of the future; bringing the clarity that helps teams realise their full potential across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. It\xe2\x80\x99s how we\xe2\x80\x99ve made the difference for more than 75 years.

Our values:

Love a challenge: We love a challenge and we work hard to make change happen and see things through. We don\xe2\x80\x99t stand still, challenging ourselves and others to do better every day. And we are trusted to do the right thing, raising standards all the time.

Stronger together: We\xe2\x80\x99re stronger together by connecting people in diverse teams, so that we can all collaborate to deliver our best work. We focus on what matters and use our influence to build a better world for everyone.

Bring out the best in everyone: We bring out the best in everyone. We help each other to make the most of our potential, always learning from our experience. We treat each other with care and respect and make time to give everyone a voice



The Singapore Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is a competency framework which supports development needs, highlights experience gaps, enhances knowledge and gains first hand experience for graduates. The opportunities available to Graduates at Turner & Townsend are unparalleled; from the Hong Kong International Airport Expansion and Shiv Nadar University Accommodation Towers to Osaka World Expo 2025, our Graduates are working on world-class projects. Our Graduates all enjoy

• A structured, 24-month development program commencing in August 2024
• Carefully curated learning journeys
• A blend of formal learning and practical development
• The opportunity to obtain company-paid professional accreditation
• Mentorship from industry leaders
• Peer to peer coaching
• Flexible ways of working

Graduate Project Manager

As a Graduate in our project management teams, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work on projects of all sizes from one-off developments to mega-programmes, from planning the future development of international airports to site-based construction of individual buildings. We cover everything from leading teams, planning works, tracking progress and business case delivery to bringing assets into use. What this means for your development is the breadth of experience you will receive - from working as part of a large team to learn our methodologies, to managing your own project independently with accountability for delivery and generating income. You will receive accredited training to develop your skills alongside on the job learning. Responsibilities would include:

• To support project management commissions.
• To facilitate the implementation of processes to manage time, cost and quality of the project.
• To produce project plans.
• To monitor project progress and other performance indicators, including preparation of progress reports.
• To track and document changes.
• To liaise with the project stakeholders.
• To coordinate meetings and draft minutes

Graduate Cost Manager

As a Graduate in our cost management teams, you\xe2\x80\x99ll work on some of the most iconic projects in the world for industry leaders, driving the commercial agenda to meet our client\'s expectations. As a cost manager 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. In addition to core cost management services our teams also provide strategic delivery and operational advice.

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) or Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) plus wider training in behaviours to become a true leader.

• To assist in cost management commissions: cost estimates, bills of quantities, value engineering, tendering and evaluation, contract knowledge, change orders and final account close-out.
• To estimate and produce cost plans.
• To conduct cost assessments and valuations.
• To prepare cost reports.
• To liaise with the project stakeholders.

Qualifications

Graduate Project Manager

• Degree in building surveying, project & facilities management, construction management or equivalent.
• Knowledge of main project management concepts, tools and techniques.
• Team player with excellent leadership and problem solving skills.
• Good command of written and spoken English

Graduate Cost Manager

• 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.
• Good command of written and spoken English.

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Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

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.

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