Berkeley Group

A leading construction firm seeks a Senior Site Manager for residential developments in Bath. The role includes responsibility for project delivery, managing site teams, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in residential construction and excellent communication skills. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including annual leave and private medical insurance.

Senior Planning Manager - 12 month fixed term contract Department: Land & Planning Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Location: Taplow, Buckinghamshire Description Berkeley Strategic Land is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Berkeley Group. Leveraging Berkeley's financial strength and regeneration expertise, Berkeley Strategic Land identifies and secures long-term strategic sites for future development. Working collaboratively with local authorities and stakeholders, it promotes land through the Local Plan process and seeks planning consent for delivery by Berkeley. With the backing of The Berkeley Group, the team applies a flexible and innovative approach to land acquisition, employing option agreements, freehold purchases, and other structures that align with the interests of landowners. Based at our regional office in Taplow, Buckinghamshire, the role involves regular travel throughout the South East. The role This role is a 12 month fixed term contract, starting in August 2026. Working as part of an ambitious and dynamic multi-disciplinary team, we are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Senior Planning Manager to play a key role in leading the promotion of our extensive strategic land portfolio. The successful candidate will manage the promotion of strategic land opportunities through the development plan process and the preparation and determination of planning applications and appeals. This position offers the opportunity to work on an exciting portfolio of large-scale projects from inception through to allocation and consent. Reporting to the Planning Directors and other members of the senior management team, the core duties associated with the role include: Managing the promotion of sites for allocation in local plans and neighbourhood plans, including the preparation and submission of technical evidence, masterplans and representations, and participation in examinations. Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications and appeals, including overseeing technical inputs, design proposals, and EIA processes where necessary. Negotiation of planning agreements and conditions. Instructing and managing external planning consultants, architects, technical teams, and legal advisers in accordance with agreed budgets and strategies. Providing planning advice on existing and new land acquisitions. Building and maintaining effective working relationships with local authority officers and Members, stakeholders, landowners, agents, internal teams and Berkeley operating businesses. Experience required Experience working for a housebuilder, land promoter or planning consultancy with significant experience of strategic land promotion. Member of the RTPI or RICS (Planning and Development). Proven track record of managing complex planning projects and securing allocations and planning consents. Commercial awareness and ability to assess development potential and planning risk. Strong knowledge of planning legislation, policy, and the plan-making process. Excellent project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Confident communicator with strong negotiation and influencing skills. Capable of working independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Ability to build positive relationships with local authorities, stakeholders, landowners and their representatives. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South East region. Why join us? 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.

A prominent construction firm in Taplow is seeking a Senior Planning Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract starting in August 2026. The successful candidate will lead the promotion of strategic land opportunities and manage planning applications throughout the South East. Essential qualifications include significant experience in strategic land promotion, membership of RTPI or RICS, and strong project management skills. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, health coverage, and a private pension plan.

A leading construction company in Bath is seeking a Senior Site Manager to oversee residential developments. The role involves managing site teams, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. Candidates should have significant experience in residential construction and strong leadership skills. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, private medical insurance, and a private pension plan.

Senior Site Manager Department: Build Employment Type: Permanent Location: Bath, Somerset Description Berkeley Group has built its reputation on transforming complex brownfield land into exceptional places where people can live, work and thrive. As we continue to grow our development pipeline across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and the wider region, we are building a talent pool of experienced Site Managers/Senior Site Managers to support future sites as they mobilise. This is an evergreen opportunity designed to identify high performing construction leaders who can take ownership of key phases or blocks across upcoming developments. Sites mobilising in 2026 are based in Reading, Maidenhead & Slough. What you'll be doing As a Senior Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the delivery of a block or phase within a major residential development. Working closely with the Project Director and wider site team, you will coordinate subcontractors, manage site teams and drive programme delivery while maintaining Berkeley's exacting standards for quality, safety and customer experience. You will play a central role in ensuring homes are delivered on programme, to the highest specification, and ready to meet the expectations of our customers. Lead the delivery of a block or phase within a large residential development. Manage and coordinate Site Managers, Finishing Managers and subcontractors on site. Drive programme performance, reviewing progress daily and addressing any risks to delivery. Maintain the highest standards of build quality, ensuring works are evidenced through Berkeley's Quality Management Systems. Oversee subcontractor performance, attending pre-start meetings and providing technical guidance where required. Ensure all works are delivered in line with Berkeley's health and safety standards and site procedures. Monitor quality hold points and ensure compliance with Fieldview and quality assurance processes. Escalate programme or quality risks to the Project Director and implement corrective actions. Maintain a well-presented site environment aligned with Berkeley's customer journey and brand standards. Support and develop the wider site team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. What you'll bring Significant experience within residential construction or property development. Proven ability managing large packages, phases or blocks on complex developments. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate site teams and subcontractors. Excellent organisational capability and the ability to manage programme pressures. A collaborative approach and confidence working with technical, commercial and project teams. A strong commitment to quality, safety and customer outcomes. Why join us? 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.

Senior Site Manager Department: Build Employment Type: Permanent Location: Bath, Somerset Description Berkeley Group has built its reputation on transforming complex brownfield land into exceptional places where people can live, work and thrive. As we continue to grow our development pipeline across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire and the wider region, we are building a talent pool of experienced Site Managers/Senior Site Managers to support future sites as they mobilise. This is an evergreen opportunity designed to identify high performing construction leaders who can take ownership of key phases or blocks across upcoming developments. Sites mobilising in 2026 are based in Reading, Maidenhead & Slough. What you'll be doing As a Senior Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the delivery of a block or phase within a major residential development. Working closely with the Project Director and wider site team, you will coordinate subcontractors, manage site teams and drive programme delivery while maintaining Berkeley's exacting standards for quality, safety and customer experience. You will play a central role in ensuring homes are delivered on programme, to the highest specification, and ready to meet the expectations of our customers. Lead the delivery of a block or phase within a large residential development. Manage and coordinate Site Managers, Finishing Managers and subcontractors on site. Drive programme performance, reviewing progress daily and addressing any risks to delivery. Maintain the highest standards of build quality, ensuring works are evidenced through Berkeley's Quality Management Systems. Oversee subcontractor performance, attending pre-start meetings and providing technical guidance where required. Ensure all works are delivered in line with Berkeley's health and safety standards and site procedures. Monitor quality hold points and ensure compliance with Fieldview and quality assurance processes. Escalate programme or quality risks to the Project Director and implement corrective actions. Maintain a well-presented site environment aligned with Berkeley's customer journey and brand standards. Support and develop the wider site team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture. What you'll bring Significant experience within residential construction or property development. Proven ability managing large packages, phases or blocks on complex developments. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate site teams and subcontractors. Excellent organisational capability and the ability to manage programme pressures. A collaborative approach and confidence working with technical, commercial and project teams. A strong commitment to quality, safety and customer outcomes. Why join us? 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.