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.
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.
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:
Please note our standard working hours are 8am until 5:30pm Monday to Friday.
Have
Integrity
Build trust by being open, clear and credible
Be
Passionate
Take pride in what we do and the impact we make
Respect
People
Work together, empower people and value their contribution
Think
Creatively
Find individual solutions for every site and situation
Excellence Through
Detail
Deliver the best through attention to detail in everything we do
Have
Integrity
Build trust by being open, clear and credible
Be
Passionate
Take pride in what we do and the impact we make
Respect
People
Work together, empower people and value their contribution
Think
Creatively
Find individual solutions for every site and situation
Excellence Through
Detail
Deliver the best through attention to detail in everything we do
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