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. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

Your role at BRE

This role is responsible for leading the successful delivery of IT and digital transformation projects across the organisation, ensuring that systems, processes and business objectives are aligned through effective planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of IT and digital transformation projects, ensuring successful execution from initiation through to transition into business-as-usual operations

• Plan, manage, and coordinate project activities, including scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple workstreams

• Oversee the implementation of business-critical systems such as ERP, CRM, and financial platforms, including phased rollouts and continuous improvement initiatives

• Establish and maintain robust project governance, including regular reporting on progress, risks, issues, and performance against KPIs to senior stakeholders

• Manage project budgets and resources effectively, ensuring efficient allocation and control of costs throughout the project lifecycle

• Collaborate with internal teams, stakeholders, and third-party suppliers to ensure alignment, engagement, and successful delivery outcomes

• Drive organisational change and support the adoption of new systems and processes in partnership with change management teams

• Support procurement activities related to project delivery, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and processes

• Lead cross-functional project teams within a matrix environment, ensuring coordination, accountability, and delivery of project objectives.

What we are looking for

• Strong experience delivering enterprise-scale IT and digital transformation projects, including end-to-end ownership from initiation through to BAU transition

• Proven track record of implementing business-critical systems such as ERP, CRM, and financial platforms

• Demonstrable expertise in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies, with the ability to apply the most appropriate approach to different project types

• Experience establishing and managing project governance frameworks, including risk, issue, and performance reporting to senior stakeholders

• Solid budget and resource management capabilities, with evidence of delivering projects on time and within budget

• Experience working within matrix environments, leading cross-functional teams and coordinating multiple workstreams

• Strong stakeholder engagement across all organisational levels, including the ability to manage competing priorities and drive alignment

• Experience supporting organisational change and driving adoption of new systems and processes

• Familiarity with project delivery and collaboration tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Monday.com, Jira) and business systems such as Microsoft Dynamics or similar platforms

• Understanding of procurement processes and managing third-party vendors within project environments.

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).

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 shortlisted candidates. The information gathered from this screening will be used to help assess your suitability for the position.

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.