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.
Your role at BRE
This role will be responsible for delivering a diverse portfolio of IT and non-IT projects across BRE, ranging from enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives to smaller bespoke developments and traditional change projects.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of projects, ensuring outcomes are achieved to time, cost, and quality.
* Apply appropriate project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) to suit project needs.
* Manage project budgets and reporting for initiatives ranging from hundreds of thousands to multi-million values.
* Coordinate and direct cross-functional teams within a matrix environment.
* Ensure planned benefits are realised and embedded across the organisation.
* Maintain clear communication and engagement with stakeholders at all levels.
* Contribute to BRE’s wider portfolio of change and transformation projects, supporting organisational performance and revenue growth.
What we are looking for
* Proven experience leading complex IT and non-IT projects, including enterprise-wide digital transformation.
* Strong track record of delivering business systems projects (ERP, CRM, financial systems).
* Deep understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and their practical application.
* Ability to manage budgets and project investments at scale, with commercial awareness.
* Experience working in a matrix organisation and leading cross-functional teams.
* Excellent planning, organisational, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage at all levels.
* Professional project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APM, PMP, AgilePM).
* Familiarity with project and collaboration tools (e.g., Monday.com, Agresso, Microsoft Dynamics, Business Central, DXP) is desirable.
* Experience delivering eCommerce or digital platform projects and applying MVP approaches is an advantage.
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
Work Location Options
Fully Remote – This role is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere in the UK. However, there may be travel required to our Watford based office 1-2 times per year.
Our Recruitment Process
Online Assessment
Shortly after you apply (within approximately 10 minutes), you’ll receive a link to complete an online assessment. This takes around 20 minutes and helps us better understand your skills and suitability.
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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