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 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.
As Development Surveyor, you will take ownership of the commercial management of Wandsworth Mills, an iconic development in Wandsworth, ensuring cost certainty, value optimisation and strong supply chain performance throughout the lifecycle.
You’ll work closely with Technical, Construction and Sales teams, providing expert commercial advice and driving best-in-class delivery aligned to Berkeley’s standards.
Commercial Management & Reporting
- Lead the preparation, management and reporting of project budgets, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives
- Monitor cost performance, including forecasting, variance analysis and cost benchmarking
- Produce monthly commercial reports, identifying risks, opportunities and key drivers
Procurement & Supply Chain
- Manage the procurement of main and trade contractors, ensuring best value, quality and programme alignment
- Develop detailed work packages, scopes and tender documentation in collaboration with project teams
- Undertake tender analysis, negotiations and contract placement in line with Group governance
Contract & Financial Control
- Administer and manage construction contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual and financial procedures
- Oversee valuations, payments, variations and contractual notices in a timely manner
- Proactively manage subcontractor accounts to maximise commercial outcomes and mitigate risk
Project Delivery & Collaboration
- Work closely with Construction teams to manage site instructions and financial implications
- Partner with Technical teams to assess, price and agree design and technical variations
- Support Sales teams with accurate and timely costing of purchaser variations
Value Engineering & Risk Management
- Contribute commercially to design development, buildability reviews and value engineering exercises
- Identify financial risks and opportunities, taking proactive action to protect project performance
Governance & Standards
- Ensure all activities align with Berkeley’s policies, procedures and delegated authority levels
- Champion health & safety, sustainability, quality and customer care across all aspects of delivery
- Maintain accurate project records and documentation in line with TQM standards
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Experience within a developer or main contractor undertaking residential schemes.
- Site based experience.
- Relevant educational background in quantity surveying or relevant subject.
- Professional qualification.
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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.
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.
