Berkeley Group Graduate Scheme 2026

Berkeley Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and development firm in the UK seeks driven graduates for their Graduate Scheme 2026. The program offers hands-on experiences across various departments such as Construction, Technical, and Finance. Graduates will engage in real projects while pursuing relevant professional qualifications. The scheme provides competitive benefits including health insurance and extensive annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Private Medical Insurance

Online discount platform access

Volunteer day

Private pension plan

Qualifications

• Must have a relevant degree.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Experience in project management is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on projects in various departments.
• Assist in managing construction processes on-site.
• Contribute to design management and procurement processes.

Skills

Construction Management

Project Management

Communication

Finance and Accounting

Analytical Skills

Education

Relevant degree or qualification

Job description

Berkeley Group Graduate Scheme 2026

Application Deadline: 2 January 2026

Department: Graduate Scheme

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Graduate Scheme 2026 - Multiple Locations

Description

Our Graduate Scheme is a two year programme that will equip you with the tools needed to have a successful career at the Berkeley Group and will give you exposure to all areas of the business. From day one you will gain the real hands on experience on cutting edge projects while being supported and nurtured by market leading experts.

You start your career with a one 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 in all stages of the Development Cycle.

You will gain experience and exposure in the core areas of the business by integrating yourself into them in 3‑4 week cycles all of which are completed in months 1‑5 and if applicable starting your professional accreditation. For months 6‑24 you will be back in your business learning about your department.

All graduate roles open on 13th November 2025 and will close on 2nd January. Applications may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high number of applicants. We recommend that you submit your application as early as possible.

Current Roles and Available Locations (some locations may change):

Land & Planning

• Central London
• East London
• West London

Technical

• West London
• South London
• East London
• Birmingham

Commercial (Quantity Surveying)

• Central London
• East London
• West London

Construction

• East London
• Central London
• North London
• West London
• South London
• Hertford

Sales & Marketing

• Milton Keynes

Finance

• Central London
• Milton Keynes

The roles

Construction Department

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

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

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

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

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

Sales Department

The Sales department is responsible for helping customers identify and purchase a new home and ensure they receive an exemplar service through the process.

Common Routeways:

• We welcome applicants from all disciplines

Assessment Centres are planned from mid‑January.

Assessment & Selection

Candidates are asked to complete a simple application form which is anonymised at first sift. You will be asked to upload a CV but this may not be reviewed until the final stage interview.

If you are eligible for the scheme you will be invited to complete an online Thrivemap assessment which talks you through a day in the life of a Berkeley trainee with relevant tasks to complete. This matches your skills to our roles.

People who score well in the online assessment will be invited to attend a half day assessment centre in London and the final stage would be a pre-prepared presentation with final interview.

Offers would be made by March 2026 for a start date in September.

Why join us?

We offer a range of benefits which can be found on our website and highlights are listed below:

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.

The standard default full‑time working hours in the office are 8am‑5pm with core working hours 9am‑4pm.