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    Make your skills count for more at BRE.

    Are you a sustainability enthusiast with a knack for detail and a passion for green building practices? Kickstart your career as a BREEAM Technical Support Consultant and embark on a rewarding journey towards shaping a more sustainable future. If you are eager to learn and want to make a contribution to the development of environmental certification, this is the opportunity for you. Join our dynamic team and be a part of transforming the way we build for a better tomorrow.

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    Your role at BRE

    We are currently seeking a dynamic and organised individual to join our team as a BREEAM Technical Support Consultant. Some of the essential duties in this role will include:

    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the underlying principles and a detailed knowledge of all relevant BREEAM schemes in order to be able to provide highly technical support to assessors, project teams, other stakeholders and colleagues, in a timely and professional manner.
    • Maintain and develop guidance and processes for supporting BREEAM assessors, including contributing to the BREEAM Knowledge Base.
    • Assist the Technical Support Manager in training and monitoring the quality of our service and mentoring of new and existing staff.
    • Undertake other activities as necessary to support BREEAM business area managers and the on-going maintenance and development of relevant BREEAM schemes.
    • Performing the role in accordance with defined operational procedures to ensure on-going compliance with the UKAS accredited Quality Management System and governance structure, as well as taking steps to address customer feedback and implement operational improvement actions.

    Your profile

    Some skills that will be necessary for this position include:

    • Educated to a degree level in a relevant subject (or equivalent experience).
    • An awareness of the BREEAM product/brand, its customers/users and their expectations and the wider construction industry.
    • A familiarity with Environmental assessment methods: BREEAM or similar environmental assessment/certification methodologies.
    • Knowledge and awareness of the construction industry, e.g. planning system, building regulations and environmental policy.
    • An understanding of the design and construction of buildings, their related impacts and solutions for mitigation.
    • The ability to understand, interpret and analyse complex technical information to arrive at logical and justifiable conclusions.
    • An ability to present and communicate effectively.
    • Effective time management skills.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

    The requirements above are provided for guidance purposes. We welcome applications from candidates with varying levels of experience who can demonstrate their suitability for the role.

    BRE benefits

    • We offer a competitive salary as well as a wide range of financial, wellbeing and career development benefits.
    • 25 days annual leave
    • Pension scheme with 5% matching employer contribution, Life assurance (4x basic salary) and an enhanced maternity package
    • HealthPartners – cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing costs including prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care and more
    • Onsite restaurant and free onsite parking including free EV charging points
    • Continuous performance development, meaning we review progress regularly and development opportunities including free access to our BRE Academy courses, digital learning, and access to other learning opportunities are available at any time
    • Professional membership reimbursement to support your career development.

    Your application

    We review applications as they are received so please apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

    We’re building a diverse and talented team at BRE. We know that different perspectives, experiences and skills will help us be more innovative in delivering effective solutions for our customers.