Early Career STEM Positions - Expression of Interest

At BRE, we're always looking to connect with talented individuals who are passionate about science, engineering, testing, quality, and innovation.

We're inviting expressions of interest from candidates with a STEM background who would like to be considered for future opportunities across our teams.

About BRE

BRE is a world-leading building science centre, helping improve buildings, infrastructure, products and systems through testing, certification, inspection and research. Our teams work with manufacturers, developers and industry stakeholders to ensure products and systems meet rigorous quality, safety and performance standards.

Who We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from individuals who have qualifications, experience or a strong interest in STEM-related fields, including:

• Engineering (all disciplines)

• Physical or applied sciences

• Building technology and construction

• Product testing and certification

• Quality assurance

• Laboratory sciences

• Technical operations

• Manufacturing and production environments

Candidates may have gained experience through:

• Laboratory work

• Engineering roles

• Technician positions

• Product testing environments

• Quality control or assurance activities

• Research and development projects

• Industrial placements, apprenticeships or graduate programmes

What Makes a Great Candidate?

We're interested in people who:

• Enjoy solving technical problems

• Have strong attention to detail

• Can analyse data and interpret results

• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences

• Thrive in collaborative environments

• Have a passion for quality, safety and continuous improvement

• Are keen to build a career within a leading technical organisation

Why Register Your Interest?

By submitting an expression of interest, you'll become part of our talent community and may be contacted when suitable opportunities arise.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a brief summary outlining:

• Your STEM background

• Relevant technical experience

While this is not for an immediate vacancy, we're excited to hear from individuals who are interested in future opportunities and building a rewarding career with BRE.

Why Join BRE?

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

Most of our Assurance roles require a full-time presence at our Watford based Science Park. However, some roles are of a hybrid nature and may be able to work from home 1-3 days per week. As part of this process we are ideally looking for interest from candidates within a commutable distance of our Watford site.

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process we will be conducting 10-30 minute phone screening calls via an AI recruiter called Ryan with all suitable candidates. The information gathered from this screening will be used to help assess your suitability for any future positions.

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.

Locations

Watford

About BRE

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.