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’ll 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’ll 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.
