Berkeley Group Graduate Scheme 2026

Application Deadline: 2 January 2026

Department: Graduate Scheme

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Graduate Scheme 2026 - Multiple Locations

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 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 – Wembley, South London, East London, Birmingham
• Commercial (Quantity Surveying) – Central London, East London
• Construction – East London, Central London, North London, West London, South London, Hertford
• Sales & Marketing – Milton Keynes
• Finance – Central London, Milton Keynes

The roles:

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.

• Construction Management
• Construction Project Management
• Construction Engineering
• Civil Engineering

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.

• Architecture
• Architectural Technology
• Civil Engineering

The Commercial department is responsible for the procurement of materials and contractors used in the construction process, for ongoing costs and contractual management for the development.

• Quantity Surveying
• Finance
• Maths
• Accounting

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.

• Real Estate
• Planning and Property Development
• Urban Design
• Spatial Planning

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.

• Finance and Accounting
• Maths
• Economics

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

We welcome applicants from all disciplines.

Assessment Centres are planned from mid-January.

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.

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.

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