2027 Graduate Program - Advisory Consultant

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Turner & Townsend’s 24-month 2027 Graduate Development Programme in Brisbane invites ambitious graduates to join the Advisory team across Strategy and Transformation, Digital and Data, and Sustainability. From day one you’ll build networks, learn how the business works, and gain real industry experience with a tailored development plan and access to professional qualifications. Expect sector exposure across infrastructure, real estate and energy, and opportunities to work with clients on major programmes while leveraging data to support decisions. What they value most: passion for the built environment, client focus, a sustainability mindset, analytical thinking, data confidence, drive and a growth mindset. To apply, ensure you’ve completed an undergraduate degree after October 2023 or by December 2026, are available February 2027, and meet visa requirements; submit via the Turner & Townsend careers page and highlight internships, teamwork and resilience and a clear fit with their purpose and inclusive culture.

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. 

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, defence, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. 

Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. 

We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. 

Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com 

Job Description

Our 24‑month Graduate Development Programme (GDP) gives you the foundation to become a well-rounded consultant and launch a successful career.

From day one, you’ll immerse yourself in Turner & Townsend - building networks, learning how our business works, and gaining real industry experience. Your structured development plan will introduce you to the technical and commercial skills needed to grow, supported by your peers and manager.

Learning goes beyond on‑the‑job experience. You’ll receive a mix of technical and behavioural training delivered by both experienced professionals and peers, helping you build confidence and capability. We also support professional qualifications through leading industry bodies.

As part of our Advisory team, you’ll help deliver major programmes that create positive impact across communities and industries. You will work across a number of different disciplines including Strategy & Transformation, Digital & Data and Sustainability. You’ll gain experience across sectors such as Infrastructure, Real Estate, and Energy.

You’ll be involved in:

• Supporting the set-up of programmes, ensuring alignment with business objectives and external environments.
• Working alongside leading industry practitioners to deliver client-specific strategies.
• Laying the foundations for major capital investment delivery.
• Supporting the integration and operation of business functions throughout the programme lifecycle.
• Reporting and interpreting data to support decision making.

What We Value in Our Graduates

• Passion: Genuine interest in construction, infrastructure or the built environment.
• Client Focus: Commitment to delivering quality work and building strong relationships.
• Sustainability Mindset: Awareness of environmental challenges and motivation to support better project outcomes.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to break down problems and approach tasks logically.
• Data Confidence: Comfortable using and presenting data to support decisions.
• Drive: Proactive, motivated and ready to contribute to project success.
• Growth Mindset: Open to feedback and committed to developing your technical and commercial skills. 

What You’ll Gain

• Sector Exposure: Experience across real estate, infrastructure, advisory, defence and energy projects.
• Client & Team Collaboration: Opportunities to work directly with clients and contribute to meaningful project outcomes.
• Structured Development: A tailored training plan with tools to track your growth.
• Technical Training: Access to our Training Academy to build your professional capability.
• Supportive Culture: Guidance from experienced professionals and a strong graduate network.
• Global Opportunity: Insight into global best practice and long-term career pathways.
• Purposeful Work: Opportunities to contribute to sustainability, inclusivity, wellbeing, innovation and community impact.

Qualifications

Our Graduates are strategic, analytical thinkers who see solutions where others see challenges. They come from diverse backgrounds though are committed to making a difference and share a genuine enthusiasm for how the world works. We’d love to hear from you if you:

• Have completed an undergraduate degree after October 2023, or expect to complete your final subject by December 2026, including any internships or work experience placements required for graduation
• Are available to commence full time work in February 2027
• Are an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or are eligible for an Australian 485 Graduate Visa
• Have a strong command of the English language, both verbal and written
• Are clearly motivated for joining the construction industry at Turner & Townsend, specifically
• Are passionate about pursuing a career in the discipline for which you are applying
• Possess a growth-mindset and a love for learning on the job

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.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/

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