Location
Primarily remote with occasional travel to BRE head office in Watford (2-3 times per quarter).

Hours
Full-time

Salary
£65,000 - £70,000 per annum

About the Role
Make your mark at BRE! BRE aims to be the world’s leading innovation, science and data hub for the built environment. For over 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 globally to make buildings better for people and the environment. Through science-led solutions to urgent challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.

As a Technical Lead, you will play a key role in delivering and strengthening BRE’s Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) services. This role focuses on ensuring technical integrity, advancing BRE’s Product Category Rules (PCR), and supporting the continued growth of our Sustainable Products offering.

Key responsibilities include:
- Undertake technical review and verification of Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).
- Deliver complex LCA projects, including modelling, analysis and reporting.
- Represent BRE at ECO Platform and technical working groups, influencing standards and industry direction.
- Contribute to the development of BRE’s digital platforms (e.g. BRE LINA, IMPACT) to strengthen LCA and EPD services.
- Support development and maintenance of BRE’s PCR and associated scheme documentation.
- Ensure robust, credible outcomes in line with international standards.
- Engage with clients and stakeholders to advocate for LCA and EPD use in sustainable construction.
- Mentor and support colleagues to build capability and capacity within the team.

Experience
- Extensive experience verifying Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and delivering/managing LCA projects aligned with international standards.
- Solid understanding of ISO and CEN standards relevant to LCA in construction.
- Proficiency in LCA modelling software and data analysis tools.
- Knowledge of certification and verification schemes and construction sector needs.
- Awareness of sustainability legislation and frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, science-based targets, and the SDGs.
- Excellent project management skills with ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders, and technical working groups.

About you
- Collaborative mindset with ability to mentor colleagues and contribute to team development.
- Motivated to advance sustainable construction practices through technical leadership and innovation.

Qualifications
- Relevant technical qualifications and demonstrable expertise in Life Cycle Assessment and Environmental Product Declarations.

Benefits
- Competitive salary reviewed annually.
- Pension scheme with 5% employer-matched contribution.
- Life assurance at 4x basic salary.
- Enhanced maternity package.
- HealthPartners cashback scheme covering prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more.
- Onsite facilities including restaurant, nursery, free parking, and at-cost EV charging points.
- Free access to BRE Academy and online learning platform.
- Professional membership reimbursement.