Graduate Scheme
You start your career with a two week induction designed to give you a dynamic and informative experience ahead of your start date. We offer graduates the opportunity to be involved in roles at all stages of the Development Cycle.
You will gain experience and exposure in all core areas of the business by integrating yourself into them in 4-6 week cycles all of which are completed months 1-6. For months 6-24 you will be back in your business learning about your department and if applicable starting your professional accreditation.
Applications are now open.
Graduate Scheme 2021
'The Berkeley Group Graduate Scheme offers an opportunity like no other, you are quickly integrated into your operating company, with high levels of responsibility and a great sense of accomplishment early on.'
Hannah Swarbrick,
Commercial Graduate, South Quay Plaza- Berkeley Homes South East London
The Benefits
The Departments
Construction Department
About the Role
The construction department manages the build process from receipt of working drawings through to the delivery of homes and commercial property to the end user. There will be plenty of time out of the office on site, coordinating all contractors working on our sites and taking responsibility for health and safety and sustainability issues.
Common Routeways:
- Construction Management
- Construction Project Management
- Construction Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Technical Department
About the Role
The Technical department focuses on managing the design process of the development once planning consent is granted. As a technical graduate, you will be liaising closely with the land, commercial and construction departments to ensure a seamless transition from design through procurement and construction. You will be managing the entire design process and ensuring the requirements stipulated at planning are adhered to.
Common Routeways
- Architecture
- Architectural Technology
- Civil Engineering
Commercial Department
About the Role
The Commercial department is responsible for the procurement of materials and contractors used in the construction process, for on-going costs and contractual management for the development. The team works closely with the technical and construction departments to ensure that what is being built is accurate, on time and to budget.
Common Routeways
- Quantity Surveying
- Finance
- Maths
- Accounting
Land & Planning Department
About the Role
The Land and Planning department is focused on identifying and sourcing development opportunities and acquiring new sites across London, Birmingham and the South of England. As a land graduate you will be involved in preparing and submitting an application, negotiate purchases and have continued involvement throughout the life of a development; from development appraisals to the drafting of legal agreements and the continuous evolution of existing planning consents.
Common Routeways
- Real Estate
- Planning and Property Development
- Urban Design
- Spatial Planning
Finance Department
About the Role
As a finance graduate you will be responsible for assisting with the provision of a professional and timely accounting service in respect of payments of invoices and expenses, and the production of accurate reporting and management of company accounts, while completing an accredited accountancy qualification.
Common Routeways
- Finance and Accounting
- Maths
- Economics
Case Studies
Shehmeer Khan Asad
Subrena Chhatwal
Sam Bennett
Eleanor Fitton
How to Apply?
- Applications for our Graduate Scheme are now open. You can apply online via the online application form.
- Successful candidates are invited to attend a first stage interview.
- Successful candidates are invited to attend a final stage interview.
- We will contact you at our earliest opportunity to let you know whether you have been successful or not.
FAQ
Visit our FAQ page to see frequently asked questions relating to the Graduate Scheme.
Contact us
T: 01932 584559
E: graduate.scheme@berkeleygroup.co.uk