Berkeley Group

General Manager Department: Build to Rent Employment Type: Permanent Location: Alexandra Gate Description Berkeley Living is a dedicated rental offering from the Berkeley Group, combining five decades of expertise in creating high-quality homes and communities with a forward-looking approach to modern living. Established to redefine the rental experience, Berkeley Living delivers homes of exceptional design and craftsmanship, supported by an unwavering commitment to service, care, and attention to detail. Our developments are located within established, well-connected Berkeley communities, ensuring residents enjoy not only beautifully designed apartments but also thoughtfully curated public spaces, amenities, and excellent transport links. Every element has been considered to provide a seamless, stress-free experience, where flexibility meets the reassurance of a trusted and responsible landlord. At the core of Berkeley Living is a belief that renting should be as effortless as it is rewarding. We remove complexity, anticipate needs, and foster welcoming environments where individuals can feel truly at home. In doing so, we set a new benchmark for renting - one that prioritises quality, integrity, and excellence at every stage. Key Responsibilities This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead the operations on a brand new BTR scheme due to open in Spring 2026. This role will oversee the delivery and day to day operations across one of our BTR developments. You will be responsible for driving your team to ensure seamless operational delivery and create a first-class resident experience. You will have overall responsibility for the operations and performance of the BTR community which will include the following: Operations Develop and implement operational plans to ensure the efficient day-to-day running of the scheme. Lead, motivate, and support the on-site team, fostering a positive culture with a strong focus on wellbeing and professional development. Oversee recruitment, induction, and ongoing training in line with company policies. Collaborate with central support teams to deliver outstanding customer service and resident engagement initiatives. Build and maintain strong local partnerships and community relationships. Champion sustainability initiatives aligned with Berkeley's Vision 2030 Strategy, including effective void utility management. Conduct bi-annual apartment visits to ensure lease compliance and identify maintenance needs. Ensure unit turnover processes meet agreed SLAs. Work closely with the estate management team to coordinate operations across the wider development. Finance Manage and monitor the scheme's operating budget, ensuring financial performance and value for money. Hold regular performance reviews with maintenance, marketing, and leasing teams, driving continuous improvement. Ensure timely rent collection and manage arrears in line with company policy, escalating where legal action is required. Health & Safety Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, working closely with the H&S and Compliance Manager. Oversee reactive maintenance, ensuring issues are correctly allocated and resolved promptly. Enforce H&S policies, ensuring all contractors follow safe systems of work. Conduct regular building inspections, addressing safety or security concerns with central support teams. Leasing & Marketing Collaborate with central leasing and marketing managers to ensure seamless communication and delivery. Support the Leasing Manager and team in conducting viewings, ensuring the "Berkeley Living" standard is upheld. Monitor and respond to all incoming enquiries in line with service levels. Ensure compliance with local licensing requirements, maintaining all necessary documentation. Proactively manage lease breaches, overseeing remediation and escalation where needed. Customer Service Represent the Berkeley Living brand by delivering exceptional service to residents, visitors, and contractors. Foster open communication with residents across multiple channels, supporting a strong sense of community. Host regular resident meetings, sharing updates, addressing concerns, and gathering feedback. Deliver the Resident Engagement Strategy, ensuring clear communication of building and fire safety information. Oversee resident events to strengthen engagement and retention. Actively seek ways to exceed expectations, driving positive feedback and reviews. Act as the escalation point for complaints, ensuring timely and effective resolution. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Proven experience in operational management, ideally within build to rent/Living sector. Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop teams. Excellent financial acumen and budget management experience. A collaborative mindset with exceptional communication skills. A commitment to sustainability, safety, and delivering outstanding customer experiences. Benefits 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. Internal applicants: If you're an internal applicant, please ensure you've informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.

Technical Manager Department: Technical Employment Type: Permanent Location: Hemel Hempstead Description Berkeley Oxford & Chiltern is a proud member of the Berkeley Group, passionate about making a difference and delivering sustainable developments, continuously adapting to improve each development for the communities they serve. We are committed to working in partnership and collaboration to continue to build fantastic homes in amazing places. No two Berkeley developments are the same and our bespoke approach sets us apart from our competitors. We are constantly evolving and refining as a company to develop some of the most complex sites into successful mixed-use developments. We have the skills and know-how to take on a wide range of developments from difficult refurbishments, high rise apartments, large detached properties and even thatched roofs. At the heart of everything we do Is a strong team of people committed to achieving exceptional levels of customer service, delivering high quality homes where vibrant and sustainable communities have been created. Our people and the incredible projects that we deliver are amongst the best reasons that we come to work every day. We work hard and what we do is challenging, but it is hugely meaningful and we have fun together. It is clear that we enjoy what we do, the difference we make to society and we are very proud of the people that make up Berkeley. We have a culture that is rooted in attention to detail, strong communication, and a huge feeling of ownership and pride. The role Working closely with the Technical Team, the Technical Manager will be empowered to take responsibility for progressing all design required by the Production team and other departments, delivering fully detailed construction packages and Building Regulation approval. By being proactive and conscious of time and budget constraints, the Technical Manager allocates resources and identifies cost-effective solutions, so projects have minimal delays and objectives are met, from feasibility to site completion. All our People Managers take pride in developing, mentoring and supporting their team members in their professional journey and creating a positive, trusted team environment. Deliver any plans, specifications and technical information that the Project Team and other Departments require and provide excellent support and speedy resolution to any queries. Programme and manage all work so working drawings are delivered within programmed timescales and to current Building Regulations and associated legislation. Be a valuable contributor at project team design meetings and workshops, chairing or minuting as required. Manage the consultant procurement process from securing sign-off of the Tender Enquiry List through to Consultant recommendations and completed appointments. Proactively manage and collaborate with external consultants and contractors. Have a Health and Safety-First mindset achieving compliance with CDM Regulations for all design related processes in line with our duty holder roles as client and principal designer. Prioritise work and allocate resources in the most pragmatic and cost-effective way. Actively progress the discharge of all planning conditions and s106 obligations in a timely manner. Have all building control and warranty registrations in place and make sure all associated Statutory Body approvals are secured in good time. Take ownership of legal agreements, licences, wayleaves, easements, substation leases and party wall awards. Maintain up to date knowledge of industry issues, including regulatory changes, product development and research reports. Develop and nurture your team so they reach their potential, taking time to coach and support them. Support the Sales and Marketing teams by providing them with accurate and timely delivery of the Brochure Plans, conveyance plans and all other technical information. Manage the delivery of information required prior to occupation of the building, including O&M manuals and information comprising the Golden Thread. Review works on site, and manage inspections by consultant team focusing on construction achieving approved designs. Happy to work on a variety of tasks and projects at the same time, maintaining a calm and approachable presence even when under some pressure. Experience required Comprehensive experience in technical management for a residential developer working on high-rise, mixed-use complex schemes. Experience of working on High-Risk Building projects. Minimum HNC qualification in design / construction (or equivalent). Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and AutoCAD/Revit software package. Up-to-date knowledge of current industry-wide issues including proposed legislation and regulatory changes. Effectively leading a team. Why join us? 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. Internal applicants: If you're an internal applicant, please ensure you've informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.

Senior Estimator Department: Commercial Employment Type: Permanent Location: Battersea, London Description Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We specialise in brownfield regeneration, reviving underused land to create unique, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy a great quality of life. Berkeley St Edward London is a key part of the Berkeley Group, and we deliver projects under both the Berkeley and St Edward brands. St Edward is a Joint Venture with M&G Investments. Our central London projects include 9 Millbank, West End Gate and Trillium in Marylebone, Oval Village, and Parkside at Chelsea Bridge. The Outer London projects include Eden Grove in Staines and The Exchange Watford, Syon Lane in Osterley and North Street in Guildford. Key Responsibilities To be responsible for the Estimating function and provide support to the Land & Planning team on each project from initial identification and viability assessment through the land acquisition and planning process. Measuring from drawings and transposing quantities into a bill of quantities/elemental cost plan or land appraisal. Liaison with subcontractors and analysis of rates for use in compiling cost plans and land appraisals. Liaison with the technical team to assess site constraints. Liaison with the technical team and consultants so as to provide continuous value engineering of design concepts and proposals for inclusion within cost plans and land appraisals. Liaison with the material buying department to obtain pricing information for inclusion within cost plans and land appraisals. Production of land appraisals. Production of Planning Stack cost plans. Production of Pre-Commencement cost plans. Production of bench marking analysis for importation onto group portal. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Estimating experience within the residential sector (particularly housing and high density mixed-used development). Motivated with a positive 'can do' attitude. Traditional new business attributes including, good interpersonal skills and an strong desire to help bring new sites into the business. Good organisational skills. Professional approach and high level of discretion. Team player, willing to learn and get involved with a wide range of tasks, including support role to other members of the team. Ability to work on own initiative and generate solutions. Highly IT literate, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Benefits 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. Internal applicants: If you're an internal applicant, please ensure you've informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.

Description Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We specialise in brownfield regeneration, reviving underused land to create unique, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy a great quality of life. Berkeley St Edward London is a key part of the Berkeley Group, and we deliver projects under both the Berkeley and St Edward brands. St Edward is a Joint Venture with M&G Investments. Our central London projects include 9 Millbank, West End Gate and Trillium in Marylebone, Oval Village, and Parkside at Chelsea Bridge. The Outer London projects include Eden Grove in Staines and The Exchange Watford, Syon Lane in Osterley and North Street in Guildford. Key Responsibilities Working closely with the Technical Team, the Technical Manager will be empowered to take responsibility for progressing all design required by the Production team and other departments, delivering fully detailed construction packages and Building Regulation approval. By being proactive and conscious of time and budget constraints, the Technical Manager allocates resources and identifies cost-effective solutions, so projects have minimal delays and objectives are met, from feasibility to site completion. All our People Managers take pride in developing, mentoring and supporting their team members in their professional journey and creating a positive, trusted team environment. Deliver any plans, specifications and technical information that the Project Team and other Departments require and provide excellent support and speedy resolution to any queries. Programme and manage all work so working drawings are delivered within programmed timescales and to current Building Regulations and associated legislation. Be a valuable contributor at project team design meetings and workshops, chairing or minuting as required. Manage the consultant procurement process from securing sign-off of the Tender Enquiry List through to Consultant recommendations and completed appointments. Proactively manage and collaborate with external consultants and contractors. Have a Health and Safety-First mindset achieving compliance with CDM Regulations for all design related processes in line with our duty holder roles as client and principal designer. Prioritise work and allocate resources in the most pragmatic and cost-effective way. Actively progress the discharge of all planning conditions and s106 obligations in a timely manner. Have all building control and warranty registrations in place and make sure all associated Statutory Body approvals are secured in good time. Take ownership of legal agreements, licences, wayleaves, easements, substation leases and party wall awards. Maintain up to date knowledge of industry issues, including regulatory changes, product development and research reports. Develop and nurture your team so they reach their potential, taking time to coach and support them. Support the Sales and Marketing teams by providing them with accurate and timely delivery of the Brochure Plans, conveyance plans and all other technical information. Manage the delivery of information required prior to occupation of the building, including O&M manuals and information comprising the Golden Thread. Review works on site, and manage inspections by consultant team focusing on construction achieving approved designs. Happy to work on a variety of tasks and projects at the same time, maintaining a calm and approachable presence even when under some pressure. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise Comprehensive experience in technical management for a residential developer working on high-rise, mixed-use complex schemes. Experience of working on High-Risk Building projects. Minimum HNC qualification in design / construction (or equivalent). Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and AutoCAD/Revit software package. Up-to-date knowledge of current industry-wide issues including proposed legislation and regulatory changes. Effectively leading a team. Benefits 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. Internal applicants: If you're an internal applicant, please ensure you've informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position. About Berkeley Group Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We revive underused land, creating welcoming, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and where people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy a great quality of life. We specialise in long-term brownfield regeneration, focusing on challenging and complex sites that are beyond the scope of conventional homebuilders. We are highly collaborative, working with councils and communities to create a shared vision and to unlock a mix of social, environmental, economic and commercial value that benefits all of our stakeholders. Our passion for quality and design underpins everything we do. All Berkeley homes are created with care, expertise and relentless attention to detail. We have a diverse workforce and culture rooted in attention to detail, effective communication, a sense of fun and a huge feeling of ownership and pride. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, we have become synonymous with exceptional design and meticulous attention to detail.

To support to the Finance Team through 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. Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Asssiting with the preparation of monthly board reports to Executive Management Team Preparation of weekly reporting to senior management on Key Performance Indicators including sales rates, secured cash flows, build spend and programme dates Maintenance of the Profit & Cashflow Forecast system (PCF) - database of current and future year costs, revenues and cash flows Maintenance other finance databases (e.g. Xpedeon, Coda) Supporting the preparation, analysis and communication of the annual budget & monthly management accounts Preparation and posting of journals Completing the bank reconciliations for all relevant bank accounts in a timely manner Assisting with financial reporting obligations (e.g. VAT & CIS reporting) Assisting with weekly checks & updates to sales reservations Providing general administrative and secretarial support to all areas of the Finance department to ensure effective, accurate and timely delivery of financial reporting to aid key strategic decisions Supporting the Senior Finance Team in any ad-hoc projects and/or implementation of strategies to improve operations performance Providing ad-hoc support to the Accounts Payable team including assistance with processing invoices and subcontractor valuations, and distribution of invoices to departments on weekly basis Liaising with suppliers and staff to resolve invoice queries in a timely manner Assisting with ensuring all relevant documentation related to payment of invoices is accurate and attached, such as bank details and company addresses Competencies: Completion of an undergraduate degree, preferably in Finance Eagerness to complete an accredited accounting qualification (e.g. ACA) Experience using an accounting system preferred but not essential Outstanding attention to detail Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel preferred Experience working with Microsoft Word and Outlook preferred Person Specification: Proactive, self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook Keen to deliver exceptional customer service Flexible and reliable Credible, and comfortable in dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders

Our Graduate Scheme is a two year programme that will equip you with the tools needed to have a successful career at Berkeley Group and will give you exposure to all areas of the business. From day one you will gain real hands-on experience on cutting edge projects whilst being supported and nurtured by market-leading experts. 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 during months 1-6. For months 7-24 you will be back in your business learning about your department and if applicable starting your professional accreditation. 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.

Job Purpose: The Sales Academy seeks to recruit and train a select number of people to become professional Sales Consultants. Once you have completed your initial training at the Berkeley Sales Academy, you will go on to sell some of most prestigious new homes in London and the South of England. Candidates must have the right attitude and personality, as well as being passionate and focused on wanting to deliver a first class customer sales experience. Frequently Asked Questions: Do I need previous sales or industry experience? Previous sales experience (preferred) or industry experience is not necessary although you must have the right attitude/personality and be passionate and focused on wanting to deliver a first class customer sales experience. What training will be provided and how long will it last? On joining the Berkeley Group Sales Academy, successful candidates will embark on 9 weeks of intensive training. Part of the training will be theory based; during which you will learn all the required processes and procedures, as well as basic sales training. The remaining time will be spent on developments in sales offices, dealing with purchasers, understanding the sales process and how to deliver exceptional service levels. How much will I earn during the training period and once I become an operational Sales Consultant? The starting salary for Academy trainees will be £23,000 pa (+ London weighting if applicable). Following satisfactory completion of the Academy training period, which will include an exam/interview, an Academy Certificate will be awarded and candidates will become a sales consultant on a Berkeley Group development. On completion of 6 months employment you will be awarded an additional £1k bonus. Once operating as a sales consultant, ie after 9 weeks, candidates would be eligible for the development based commission/bonus scheme, which typically amounts to £12-£15k pa. This remuneration structure provides potential earning capability of £35-£40k OTE, depending on sales performance. What opportunities for progression are there within Berkeley? There is a good career ladder in Berkeley for successful sales staff than can involve managing an individual development or group of developments with potentially higher remuneration. The testimonial pages provide more information on Sales Academy trainees who have achieved significant career progression within Berkeley Group. Person Specification: Customer Focused Effective Communicator Ability to Influence Excellent attention to detail Proactive and self-motivated Excellent at establishing and maintaining relationships Skilled at setting expectations and consistently delivering to the quality standard promised Flexible to adapt to all situations and use own initiative .

Our Graduate Scheme is a two year programme that will equip you with the tools needed to have a successful career at Berkeley Group and will give you exposure to all areas of the business. From day one you will gain real hands-on experience on cutting edge projects whilst being supported and nurtured by market-leading experts. 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 during months 1-6. For months 7-24 you will be back in your business learning about your department and if applicable starting your professional accreditation. 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.