Turner & Townsend
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Graduate Cost Manager
Graduate position assisting cost management on major infrastructure projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Assist in cost management commissions: cost estimates, bills of quantities, value engineering, tendering and evaluation, contract knowledge, change orders and final account close‑out • Estimate and produce cost plans • Conduct cost assessments and valuations • Prepare cost reports • Liaise with project stakeholders
Key Responsibilities
- ▸cost estimating
- ▸bill of quantities
- ▸value engineering
- ▸tender evaluation
- ▸cost plans
- ▸stakeholder liaison
What You Bring
As a graduate in cost management, you will build a foundation in commercial principles, procurement strategies and contracting arrangements, learning to engage intelligently with suppliers and deliver optimal outcomes for clients. You will receive recognised training to become chartered with the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or the Singapore Institute of Surveyors and Valuers (SISV) and develop leadership behaviours while collaborating with designers, architects, engineers, contractors and specialist advisors. • Company‑paid professional accreditation (RICS or SISV) • Degree in quantity surveying, cost management/engineering, project & facilities management or equivalent • Knowledge of core cost‑management concepts, tools and techniques • Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment as part of a committed team • Excellent communication and negotiation skills • Good command of written and spoken English
Requirements
- ▸rics
- ▸sisv
- ▸degree
- ▸cost‑management
- ▸communication
- ▸leadership
Benefits
The Singapore Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is a competency framework that supports graduate development through a structured 24‑month programme starting in August 2026. Graduates gain curated learning journeys that blend formal education with practical development, work on iconic projects such as the Changi Airport Expansion, and receive mentorship, peer coaching and flexible working arrangements while pursuing company‑paid professional accreditation. • Structured 24‑month development program commencing August 2026 • Curated learning journeys blending formal learning and practical development • Mentorship from industry leaders and peer‑to‑peer coaching • Flexible ways of working
Work Environment
Office Full-Time