BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges. Our vision is to be the world-leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. We’re ambitious in terms of quality and global scope. We want governments and commercial markets to recognise us and demand our services, products and solutions. We want to be world-class, innovative, science-led and provide solutions.
Make your mark at BRE!
BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century we have provided government and industry with cutting-edge research and testing. Join us to help deliver products, advice, services, standards and qualifications used around the globe to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.
BRE Graduate Programme
BRE’s Graduate Programme is an 18-month fast-track development journey designed to launch your career in the built environment. From day one, you’ll step into a permanent role within a specialist team while gaining exposure across the business. The programme combines structured learning, mentoring from senior leaders, monthly group coaching, and access to a £1,000 professional development fund. You’ll build expertise in areas such as project management, stakeholder engagement, innovation, and leadership, supported by tailored workshops and online learning. With professional membership included and a permanent role at the end, Elevate offers the tools, networks, and confidence to shape your future and help us lead the way in creating safe, sustainable buildings.
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and collaborative Graduate Software Developer to join our software development team at BRE. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a major transformation project as we transition the BREEAM digital platform from an external supplier back in-house.
In this role, you will play a key part in the knowledge transfer process, working closely with senior developers to understand the existing system and contribute to the development work required for the release of BREEAM Platform 1.4. You will also help lay the foundations for the platform’s future evolution, ensuring it is stable, efficient, and ready for ongoing improvements.
What can you bring to this role
You’ll be a recent graduate (or soon to graduate) in Computer Science or a related discipline with a passion for software development. You enjoy problem solving, learning new technologies, and working as part of a team. You should bring enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to get hands-on with real-world coding challenges.
Essential Skills
* Knowledge of either Java or .NET
* Understanding of software development principles and version control
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
* Willingness to learn and collaborate
BRE Benefits
At BRE, we offer a competitive salary, reviewed annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your financial security, well-being, and career development.
Financial & Security Benefits
* Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
* Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
* Enhanced maternity package
Health & Wellbeing
* HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
* Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points
Career Development
* Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
* Professional membership reimbursement
For full details on our benefits, visit: BRE Employee Benefits
Salary & Progression
* £30,000 starting salary
* £32,000 after 12 months
* £34,000 after successful completion at 18 months
Work Location Options
Hybrid – This role will be a mix of working from home and working from our Watford office 2-3 days per week.
Note to Employment Agencies
At BRE, we value the relationships we have built with our preferred recruitment partners. We do not accept unsolicited CVs from employment agencies. Any CVs submitted directly to a BRE employee or hiring manager without a signed BRE Employment Agency Agreement and an active engagement for the specific role will be considered unsolicited. In such cases, no fees will be payable should the candidate be hired through this or any other means.
Equal Opportunities Statement
BRE is an equal opportunities employer. We assess all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
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