Technical Consultant - BREEAM

BRE Group; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability assessment organization in Watford is seeking a technical expert for their BREEAM team. This role involves providing guidance and support for sustainability assessment methodologies, particularly BREEAM. Candidates should have experience in technical roles related to sustainability, a solid understanding of building design, and the ability to interpret technical standards. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with flexibility to work mostly remote.

Benefits

Pension scheme with employer match

Life assurance

HealthPartners cashback scheme

Onsite facilities including restaurant

Free access to online learning

Professional membership reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality technical guidance and advice.
• Support research and updating of BREEAM assessment schemes.
• Contribute to specialist technical services.
• Interpret and apply technical standards accurately.
• Support operation and improvement of BREEAM products.
• Engage with stakeholders to resolve technical queries.

Skills

Experience in a technical role related to sustainability

Working knowledge of sustainability assessment

Understanding of building design

Ability to interpret technical standards

Experience providing technical advice

Strong written communication skills

Ability to research and analyse technical information

Comfortable working collaboratively

Job description

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.

Your role at BRE

This role supports the management, operation and ongoing development of the BREEAM suite of sustainability assessment and certification schemes. Working closely with colleagues across BREEAM and the wider BRE organisation, the role provides technical expertise that helps ensure BREEAM remains robust, credible and responsive to industry needs.

Key responsibilities and tasks include:

• Providing high-quality technical guidance and advice to internal and external customers through written and online support channels
• Supporting the research, review and updating of BREEAM assessment schemes in collaboration with the BREEAM Science Team
• Contributing to specialist technical services, including bespoke criteria development, approved Standards List management and Innovation research
• Interpreting and applying technical standards, evidence and sustainability guidance accurately and consistently
• Supporting the effective operation and continuous improvement of BREEAM products and services
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical queries and share technical insight

What we are looking for

• Experience working in a technical role related to sustainability, environmental assessment, the built environment, or construction
• Working knowledge of sustainability assessment or certification methodologies (such as BREEAM or similar schemes)
• Understanding of building design, construction processes and the environmental impacts associated with the built environment
• Ability to interpret technical standards, guidance and evidence and apply them accurately in a practical context
• Experience providing clear, accurate technical advice or guidance to customers or stakeholders
• Strong written communication skills with attention to detail and quality
• Ability to research, analyse and summarise technical information to support decision‑making
• Comfortable working collaboratively across teams and managing multiple tasks to agreed deadlines

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 – 4× 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

Mostly Remote – This role is primarily home‑based, with occasional travel to our head office in Watford for planned meetings once per month.

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.