As an apprentice at Turner & Townsend, you will have the opportunity to gain work experience while achieving an industry-recognised qualification. You will typically attend university or college and/or complete apprenticeship activities one day per week, which will give you knowledge to excel in your field. On the other four days, you will work full time and put your studies into action while working on exciting projects.
UK apprenticeship programme
Our five-year Apprentice Development Programme (ADP) provides a structured learning environment to help you become a well-rounded consultant and accelerate your career. You will be assigned an Apprentice Development Manager, who will be there to support and guide you throughout the programme.
We hire into the following disciplines:
Cost and commercial management
Apprentices will follow the Level 6 chartered surveyor apprenticeship standard.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will achieve a BSc in Quantity Surveying qualify as a Chartered Member (MRICS) of RICS
Project management
Apprentices will follow the Level 6 project manager apprenticeship standard.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will achieve a BSc in Project Management and complete the APM PMQ qualification.
On successful completion of the APM PMQ, apprentices are eligible to become full members of the Association for Project Management (APM), the chartered body for the project profession.
Project controls
Apprentices will follow the Level 6 project controls professional apprenticeship standard.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices will achieve a Level 6 qualification in project controls.
On successful completion of the Level 6, apprentices are eligible to become full members of ACostE (Association of Cost for IcostE (Incorporated Cost Engineer)), the chartered body for the project profession.
Digital
Apprentices will follow the Level 4 Data Analytics solutions apprenticeship standard. On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve a Level 4 qualification in Data Analyst.
Following competition of the Level 4, apprentices will be able to progress to the Level 6 Digital & Technology Solutions apprenticeship, where apprentices are working towards a BSc (Hons) in Digital & Technology Solutions.
Applications for the 2024 UK apprentice programme are now closed.
Read our guide to early careers to learn more about our programmes.
What we are looking for
The apprentices we recruit are strategic, analytically thinkers who see solutions where others see challenges. They come from diverse backgrounds, and have a genuine enthusiasm for how the world works and a love for learning on the job.
Eligibility criteria
- Right to live and work in the UK and must have lived in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last three years
- Five GCSEs, grades A*-C including Maths and English (grade 4 and above in new grading system or equivalent e.g. functional skills)
- Three A Levels at grade B or above, or equivalent e.g. BTEQ level 3 grades DDM.
Application process
Learn about the application process, including key dates, for our apprentice programme.
1. Online application form
Submit your CV and complete our online application questions. You will need to provide us with your top three preferred locations.
- Applications are now closed.
2. Online assessments
If successful you will then be invited to complete our online assessment. This is a timed online assessment, and you will be given a week to complete this. You are not able to prepare for this assessment and it will assess you on your behaviours in the workplace.
- Opening date: March 2024 – April 2024
- Closing date: You will have seven days to complete once you receive the link.
3. Assessment centre
Our next and final stage is the assessment centre. This will focus on different competencies along with your motivation to join our business and the work we do. If you are invited to the assessment centre you will be sent all detail in advance of the day so you will have full detail and information on what to prepare.
- Opening date: May 2024
- Closing date: You will be invited to a set assessment day with seven days’ notice. Assessment days take place Monday – Friday between 9:00 – 17:30 so you will need to be flexible.
4. Offer and onboarding
You will hear your outcome approximately ten working days after your assessment centre.
