Berkeley Apprenticeship September 2026

Berkeley Apprenticeship September 2026

The apprenticeship programme is a paid, structured programme of learning, typically lasting around 2 years for people aged 16 and over. Apprentices spend the majority of their time in the workplace and an average of at least six hours per week in off-the-job training with a college or training provider.

The closing date is 20th February 2026.

We currently offer group apprenticeships in:

• Site Management (Construction) - Level 3 or 4
• Technical (Design) - Level 4
• Commercial (Quantity Surveying) - Level 4

Roles and Available Locations:

Construction:

• Central London (Westminster)
• Reading
• Bath
• West London (Brent)

Technical:

• North London (Waltham Forest)
• South London (Tower Hamlets/Hammersmith & Fulham)
• Slough

Commercial:

• North London (Waltham Forest)
• West London
• South London (Tower Hamlets/Hammersmith & Fulham)
• Watford
• Slough

From day one you will gain real hands on experience on cutting edge projects while being supported and nurtured by your team.

You start your career with an induction designed to give you the chance to learn more about our business and meet other apprentices. Later on you also get the opportunity to be involved in departmental awareness sessions to help bring all stages of the development cycle to life.

Successful candidates will begin their apprenticeship with Berkeley Group on 7th September 2026 and assessment centres will begin in March. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds for our apprenticeships who can demonstrate:

• Genuine enthusiasm for learning; being comfortable with new tasks and challenges that are aimed at developing your skills and experience
• An ability to learn quickly and being open to instruction, guidance and feedback
• To be eligible to apply to this position, you should be aged 16 or over and we particularly welcome applications from local residents of London Boroughs where we have a vacancy.

Key Responsibilities

Apprentices at Berkeley need to show a willingness to learn on the job and enthusiasm to gain a new qualification. You should be comfortable communicating with new people and dealing with different personalities. We work in a fast paced environment so you will need to be able to adapt to change and manage your time well to meet deadlines. You will be well supported and part of a team. If you like going the extra mile and would enjoy seeing our developments take shape apply now.

Construction

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 a lot of time out of the project office on site in all weathers.

Tasks could include:

• Keeping the Site Manager informed of progress
• Managing contractors on site
• Monitoring Health & Safety
• Organising inductions for new workers
• Completing paperwork

Technical

The Technical department focuses on managing the design process of the development once planning consent is granted.

Tasks could include:

• Pulling together reports and paperwork
• Assisting with a detailed design for a project
• Monitoring compliance to standards
• Following health and safety practices
• Attending meetings with contractors to resolve queries

Commercial

The Commercial Department is responsible for organising materials and contractors used in the build process, for on-going costs and contract management for a project. The team works closely with the technical and construction departments to ensure that what is being built is accurate, on time and to budget.

Tasks could include:

• Logging data into excel or word
• Assessing changes to scopes of work
• Meeting with contractors to discuss variations
• Processing payments

Assessment Centre calendar:

• Monday 9th March - Commercial
• Friday 13th March - Construction
• Monday 16th March - Technical

Assessment Centres will be held in-person in London Dock, Wapping.

Why Berkeley?

• 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.

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.

Our Hiring Process

• Stage 1: Application
• Stage 2: Online skills based assessment
• Stage 3: Assessment Centre
• Stage 4: Final stage interview
• Stage 5: Hired

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.