Lead, Carbon & Circularity Methodologies (Remote)

BRE Group; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched

Life assurance – 4x basic salary

Enhanced maternity package

HealthPartners cashback scheme

Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursey

Job summary

BRE is seeking a technical lead for Carbon & Circularity within the BREEAM Science Team to develop and maintain methodologies for embodied carbon, whole-life carbon and circularity. You’ll work with science, product and digital colleagues to keep BRE’s standards scientifically robust and industry-aligned.

This varied role blends technical development, stakeholder engagement, research and thought leadership. Mostly remote with occasional travel to Watford for meetings (2–3 times per month).

Qualifications

• Experience in sustainability, built environment, or related consultancy sectors.
• Strong understanding of embodied and whole-life carbon, WLCA, and LCA.
• Experience interpreting or developing technical methodologies and guidance.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience managing projects or technical workstreams.
• Knowledge of sustainability standards such as BREEAM, ISO, UK Net Zero.
• Professional memberships or sustainability certifications are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and improvement of carbon and circularity methodologies across schemes.
• Develop criteria, benchmarks, guidance, and technical content for embodied carbon and circular economy.
• Act as the technical authority for complex queries from assessors and clients.
• Support methodology changes within digital platforms and tools.
• Produce technical guidance and knowledge base content.
• Monitor industry trends, legislation and best practice.
• Lead research projects strengthening evidence behind BREEAM methodologies.
• Represent BREEAM at industry events and standards forums.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to keep methodologies practical and commercially relevant.
• Provide technical mentoring and quality assurance across the team.

Skills

Sustainability

Embodied carbon

Whole-life carbon (WLCA)

Life cycle assessment (LCA)

Communication of complex information

Project management

Technical writing

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Sustainability

Tools

Standards interpretation

Job description

BRE is seeking a technical lead for Carbon & Circularity within the BREEAM Science Team to develop and maintain methodologies for embodied carbon, whole-life carbon and circularity. You’ll work with science, product and digital colleagues to keep BRE’s standards scientifically robust and industry-aligned.

This varied role blends technical development, stakeholder engagement, research and thought leadership. Mostly remote with occasional travel to Watford for meetings (2–3 times per month).