Technical Auditor

BRE Group; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making buildings safer and more sustainable! As a Technical Auditor, you'll play a crucial role in delivering high-quality audits across various BREEAM schemes. This position offers a blend of home and office working, allowing you to contribute to vital projects while maintaining a work-life balance. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, the organization fosters a collaborative environment where your skills will make a significant impact. If you're passionate about sustainability and quality assurance, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution

Life assurance – 4x your basic salary

Enhanced maternity package

HealthPartners cashback scheme

Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, free parking

Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy

Professional membership reimbursement

Qualifications

• Experience in auditing, compliance, or quality assurance.
• Knowledge of sustainability or construction sectors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct technical audits of BREEAM assessments.
• Review documentation for compliance verification.
• Support customers with audit-related queries.

Skills

Auditing

Compliance

Quality Assurance

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bespoke Systems

Job description

Make your mark at BRE!

Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable!

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

The Technical Auditor plays a key role in delivering high-quality, desktop-based technical audits across a range of BREEAM schemes. Working within the Certification and Operations team, this role supports the integrity and consistency of the assessment and certification process.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks:

• Undertake technical audits of BREEAM assessments in line with set processes and standards

• Review documentation and evidence submitted by assessors to verify compliance

• Maintain accurate records using bespoke systems and databases

• Support customers via phone, email and live chat with audit-related queries

• Contribute to ongoing improvements in quality assurance processes

• Collaborate with internal teams and assist with training of new team members

• Ensure audit turnaround times and monthly targets are met

• Support the delivery of fast track services where required

What we are looking for

Experience in auditing, compliance, certification, or quality assurance, ideally with a focus on technical, desk-based reviews

Knowledge of the built environment, sustainability, or construction sectors, including familiarity with schemes such as BREEAM or LEED

Proven ability to manage and prioritise a self-led workload in a deadline-driven environment

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel), and confidence using bespoke systems or technical platforms

Strong communication skills, with experience in explaining technical concepts to a range of stakeholders

A proactive approach to problem solving, continuous improvement, and maintaining high-quality standards

Understanding of ISO standards, technical documentation, or lifecycle stages of construction (desirable)

Experience working within certification bodies or with international customers 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

Hybrid – This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford or Glasgow office, as you will be expected to attend in person once per week.

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.

Candidate Review – Week Commencing 26th May

Our specialist hiring team will review all applications and shortlist candidates. We’ll then update you on the outcome of your application.

First Stage Interviews – 30th May to 13th June

If shortlisted, we will invite you to a virtual or in-person interview.

Second Stage Interviews – 23rd to 27th June

If successful in the first stage, you will be invited to a virtual or in-person second-stage interview.

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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