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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.
Department
Digital Services (IT)
Locations
Watford
Remote status
Hybrid
Yearly salary
£55,000 – £60,000
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.
Founded in 1921
Co-workers 500+
