Project Manager - BREEAM

Help shape the future of sustainable buildings.
We’re looking for a Project Manager to join the BREEAM team, supporting the delivery of projects behind one of the world’s leading sustainability frameworks for the built environment.

Working closely with the Senior Project Manager and Product Managers, you’ll plan and deliver key projects, coordinate virtual teams, and ensure initiatives stay on track from concept through to completion.

If you’re a proactive project professional who enjoys bringing people together and delivering meaningful outcomes, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to work that supports more sustainable buildings and communities.

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 Project Manager – BREEAM is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering key projects that support the ongoing development and implementation of BREEAM. The role works closely with the Senior Project Manager, Product Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure projects are clearly defined, well managed and delivered successfully.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines and deliverables

• Coordinating and leading virtual project teams to ensure activities are delivered in line with agreed plans

• Monitoring project progress, managing risks, issues and changes to maintain delivery and quality

• Ensuring effective communication and coordination between stakeholders, teams and senior leadership

• Tracking project performance and providing regular updates on progress, risks and key milestones

• Supporting the alignment of multiple interconnected projects and business activities

• Closing projects effectively, reviewing outcomes and capturing lessons learned to support continuous improvement

What we are looking for

Essential

• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clear stakeholder updates

• Ability to organise, prioritise and manage project timelines effectively

• Experience facilitating meetings and coordinating cross-functional or virtual teams

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to maintain project progress

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements

• Experience producing clear project plans, documentation and progress reports

Desirable

• Knowledge of BREEAM, the construction industry or related sectors

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g.

  Monday.com)

• Experience supporting or delivering change projects and managing project risks

• Relevant degree or project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, AgilePM, APM PMQ)

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

Mostly Remote – This role is primarily home-based, with occasional travel to our head office in Watford for planned meetings (1-2 times 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.

• Department
• BREEAM Science
• Locations
• Watford
• Yearly salary
• £45,000 - £55,000

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.