2027 Graduate Program - Project Management
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Turner & Townsend’s 24-month Graduate Development Programme in Project Management in Darwin offers a fast track to becoming a well‑rounded consultant. From day one you’ll build networks, gain real industry experience, and follow a structured development plan with technical and behavioural training plus support for professional qualifications. You’ll work across sectors such as infrastructure, government, health and education, energy and resources, data centres and more, with access to the Technical Training Academy and a global, purpose‑driven culture. To stand out, demonstrate passion for the built environment, client focus, sustainability awareness, strong data fluency and analytical thinking, plus a growth mindset. Ensure you meet degree timing, that internships or placements required for graduation are complete, and that you are visa eligible to start in February 2027.
Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 62 countries.
Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, 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.
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!
What You’ll Do
As a graduate in this area, you’ll play a key role in helping clients make informed decisions and manage risk. The role offers a fast-paced environment where you can contribute to commercial success across a wide range of sectors, including:
- Infrastructure
- Central & Local Government
- Health & Education
- Energy and Natural Resources
- Commercial Development
- Data Centres
- Life Sciences
- Defence
Your career in Project 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.
What We Value in Our Graduates
- 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.
What You’ll Gain
- 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, encourage innovation and create a sustainable energy future.
- Tailored Development: A personalised training plan designed to grow your skills and knowledge, with tools to help you track and advance your progress.
- Technical Training: Access to our Technical Training Academy, where you’ll deepen your professional expertise, sharpen your capabilities, and prepare for future challenges.
- Supportive Culture: A collaborative team environment that actively supports your development and helps you grow your career as a professional.
- Global Opportunity: The chance to join a high-performing, global professional services firm known for its resilience and adaptability in changing market conditions.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Opportunities to contribute to our commitments in sustainability, innovation, inclusivity, wellbeing, and community impact.
Qualifications
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 2024, or expect to complete your final subject by December 2025, 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 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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