Commercial Graduate (Quantity Surveying)

Application Reference Number: 0178
Function: Commercial
Location: Horlicks, Slough
Position Type: Permanent
Application End Date: 11/12/2020
Job Purpose: This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to gain a detailed understanding of housebuilding from one of the sectors market leading 'Place Making' companies. This position will also give the candidate clear experience on the role of the planning system and processes behind acquiring land, site selection and procuring new land opportunities, as well as developing a wider understanding of house building and the unique Berkeley approach to creating sustainable communities.

Responsibilities: 

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 takes the design information produced by the technical department and splits this into work packages. These are tendered to the market and contractors are appointed for the construction process.

They are responsible for identifying suitable suppliers and contractors and manage the tendering process to establish the best value supplier or contractor for each package. The team works closely with the technical and construction departments to ensure that what is being built is accurate, on time and to budget.

Technical Competencies: 

• Experience of high end low rise residential developments and a proven track record
• Experience in using Asta Programme software
• Experience in using Fieldview Tablet based management system

Who we look for:

We seek to recruit the most talented graduates and undergraduates at the very beginning of their careers, to convert academic learning into practical development skills.

We look for people who:

• Will have a keen interest in the property market and a good level of understanding of the development cycle from site acquisition through to build, including an understanding of the current planning system and how the plan-led system is used in decision making
• Will demonstrate an ability to operate and thrive in a corporate, commercial environment, be well organised and methodical with a keen eye for detail
• Be highly numerate with a knowledge of residual valuation for land appraisals and sales valuations
• Will be persuasive with strong negotiation skills
• The role will best suit someone who is confident and can thrive in an exciting, dynamic and fast-paced environment with strong social skills who enjoys dealing with people

Please note our standard working hours are 8am until 5:30pm Monday to Friday.

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