UK Career Returners Programme 2026 - UK Wide

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Company Description At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide. Our team is dynamic, innovative, and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Job Description Our Career Returners Programme offers a structured and supported return to the workplace for professionals who have taken career breaks of at least two years. We passionately believe that those who have had time away, for whatever reason, can bring skills and experience that will strengthen, enhance, and diversify our teams. We are committed to creating a diverse & inclusive workplace, building a positive culture of empowerment and respect across our business. Our focus is to build on the positive momentum of our career returners programme, promoting our business and the construction industry as an attractive choice for people at all stages of their career. We foster a culture of excellence and an entrepreneurial spirit. Our people strive to provide innovative and technology-driven solutions and take pride in seeing that our expertise and independence are recognised by peers and clients. Being truly global, we have embraced diversity as one of our core strengths, providing equal opportunities for our people based on their hard work, passion, and dedication. We embody a strong sense of belonging and friendship, where our people go above and beyond for their colleagues and for our clients. Who are we looking for? Enthusiastic individuals who wish to return to their successful careers, bringing with them the wealth of knowledge and skills acquired through both their professional and personal experiences. The programme is open to anyone who meets the criteria, but we are particularly encouraging women and people from diverse or marginal backgrounds to apply. We have a wide range of mid to senior level roles available for experienced professionals across the following disciplines: Cost & Commercial Management Controls & Performance Project & Programme Management Advisory Digital Locations: London, Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Nottingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Leeds, Teesside, Newcastle, Plymouth, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast. Role structure: a six-month career returner's position with flexible working options available. What can you expect from our Career Returners programme? You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive, fast-paced consultancy at the forefront of construction, where our people are the key to our success. The programme offers: a bespoke personal development plan to support all aspects of re-entry into the workplace a competitive salary flexible working patterns, depending on the role a buddy in the team. The programme aims to offer returners a permanent position upon successful completion, although we are unable to guarantee this. Qualifications Relevant industry experience To qualify for the programme you must have taken a career break of 2 years or more 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/ # LI-MW1 #LI-Hybrid SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.