We are looking for a Graduate Research Officer to join our team and help shape the future of BRE’s research and international development portfolio. This role is an excellent opportunity for a curious, analytical graduate who wants to contribute to evidence-based decision-making across the built environment sector.

About the Role

As a Graduate Research Officer, you will play a key role in developing BRE’s research pipeline and supporting our global growth. You will work across multiple business areas to gather, analyse and interpret data that underpins strategic priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking literature reviews, market scanning and evidence synthesis to support new and ongoing research projects

• Analysing international policy, market and technology trends

• Producing statistics, data summaries and high-quality briefing materials

• Supporting impact assessments and evaluation activity

• Coordinating inputs for research bids and proposals across BRE

• Working collaboratively with technical teams, researchers and subject-matter experts

• Tracking developments in key megatrends affecting the built environment, including urbanisation, climate resilience and technological advancement

What the role offers

• Exposure to a wide range of research, technical and policy projects

• Opportunities to contribute to high-impact work shaping the built environment

• Cross-organisational collaboration with experts from multiple disciplines

• A structured graduate-level development environment within a respected research organisation

• The salary for this role increases after 12 months to £32k, and then again to £34k after 18 months

About the graduate programme

BRE’s Graduate Programme is an 18-month fast-track development journey designed to launch your career in the built environment. From day one, you’ll step into a permanent role within a specialist team while gaining exposure across the business. The programme combines structured learning, mentoring from senior leaders, monthly group coaching, and access to a £1,000 professional development fund. You’ll build expertise in areas such as project management, stakeholder engagement, innovation, and leadership, supported by tailored workshops and online learning. With professional membership included and a permanent role at the end, Elevate offers the tools, networks, and confidence to shape your future and help us lead the way in creating safe, sustainable buildings.

We are looking for recent graduates with backgrounds in:

• Environmental science

• Geography

• Economics

• Urban studies or planning

• Built environment or construction

• Sociology or social policy with a housing focus

• Data science or analytics

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.

Our Recruitment Process

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

Interviews – 15th to 19th December

Start date - 28th January

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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