Housing Research Consultant at Bre in Watford, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

numerical modelling

research reporting

indicator development

result validation

data processing

survey analysis

Research and numerical modelling of trends in energy efficiency, fuel poverty, housing condition and carbon emissions.
Writing clear research reports and presenting findings to customers.
Developing indicators & methods to help identify trends in housing and other data.
Interpretation and validation of results.
Using new and emerging software and technologies to process the data we are collecting.
Detailed analysis of data from national housing surveys, especially the English Housing Survey (EHS) - England's largest and most comprehensive survey of housing and the people who live in our homes.
Detailed analysis of other data from sources to build and validate our models

Requirements

phd

python

r

sas

spss

statistical software

We welcome candidates with Bachelors, Masters or PhD degrees especially those from any numerate discipline.
Knowledge of housing, housing policy or sustainability.
Programming skills, for example Python, R, C++ or Java.
Excellent numeracy, written and verbal communication skills.
Formal experience using statistical software such as R, SAS, SPSS.
Experience of data analysis using spreadsheets, statistical software and/or programming.
A willingness to learn new skills, and to pass new and existing skills onto colleagues.
Enthusiasm and initiative both individually and as part of a team.
Strong IT literacy, or a demonstrable ability to develop these.
Drive and determination, and the ability to work under pressure in a commercial research team.
Innovative uses of data and the application of data science to provide insight for our government and private sector customers.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity package
Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
Professional membership reimbursement
Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1921

Year Founded

Established as the UK’s government-funded Building Research Establishment.

It reinvests profits to advance science-led solutions for buildings and infrastructure worldwide.
It created the renowned BREEAM standard, certifying sustainable performance in buildings across the globe.
Its testing, inspection and certification services span from product components to entire structures, underpinning safety and efficiency.
BRE Academy delivers rigorous training on topics like energy, net-zero sustainability, fire safety and security.
A standout feature is the BRE Science Park, where full-scale demonstration buildings and cutting-edge testing facilities bring innovation to life.
Its work includes high-profile sustainability projects, such as certifying IKEA Greenwich’s planet-positive store.

Culture + Values

We are ambitious for the planet, our clients, our business and our team
We take responsibility for the integrity of our science and the development of collaborative solutions to global challenges
We work as a whole team and with others. We know that diversity leads to better teamwork, better ideas, and better answers
We have a positive influence in everything we do, through which we earn our reputation as the leading building science centre
We deliver value to our customers through profitable and sustainable solutions

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net Zero Goal

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest.

Complies with ISO 14001 environmental management, ISO 45001 health & safety, ISO 9001 quality management, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
Champions decarbonisation in a fair and just way, supporting customers to avoid adverse environmental impacts and maximise positive ones.
Embraces a holistic sustainability approach aligned with BREEAM – covering energy & carbon, materials & circular economy, water, resilience, biodiversity, travel, accessibility.
Operates SmartWaste: tracks waste, materials, transport and supply-chain emissions, integrates ESG reporting, and supports carbon baseline & reduction—e.g. SmartWaste V11 adds carbon factors, waste/resource efficiency features.
Provides net‑zero advisory and SBTi-aligned science‑based targets, scope 3 emissions baseline setting and route‑map planning for organisations.

Inclusion & Diversity

Annual Reports 2022-2024

Gender Pay Gap Publication

Publishes comprehensive gender pay gap reports every year to ensure transparency in compensation practices and promote equality.

Built a diverse and inclusive work environment with proactive health & safety culture
Zero-tolerance approach towards discrimination, bullying, and harassment
Committed to appointing, developing, and rewarding colleagues fairly and objectively
Signatory to BITC’s Race at Work Charter aiming to improve opportunities for Black, Asian, Mixed-Race, and other ethnically diverse people
Promotes two-way engagement through individual/team meetings, surveys, colleague networks, and an “Ask the CEO” channel
Colleague networks provide safe spaces for honest dialogue to foster understanding and mutual respect
Committed to an open and transparent culture encouraging speaking up about potential misconduct

Articles

Projects

Careers

Sustainability

Role

Description

numerical modelling

research reporting

indicator development

result validation

data processing

survey analysis

Research and numerical modelling of trends in energy efficiency, fuel poverty, housing condition and carbon emissions.
Writing clear research reports and presenting findings to customers.
Developing indicators & methods to help identify trends in housing and other data.
Interpretation and validation of results.
Using new and emerging software and technologies to process the data we are collecting.
Detailed analysis of data from national housing surveys, especially the English Housing Survey (EHS) - England's largest and most comprehensive survey of housing and the people who live in our homes.
Detailed analysis of other data from sources to build and validate our models

Requirements

phd

python

r

sas

spss

statistical software

We welcome candidates with Bachelors, Masters or PhD degrees especially those from any numerate discipline.
Knowledge of housing, housing policy or sustainability.
Programming skills, for example Python, R, C++ or Java.
Excellent numeracy, written and verbal communication skills.
Formal experience using statistical software such as R, SAS, SPSS.
Experience of data analysis using spreadsheets, statistical software and/or programming.
A willingness to learn new skills, and to pass new and existing skills onto colleagues.
Enthusiasm and initiative both individually and as part of a team.
Strong IT literacy, or a demonstrable ability to develop these.
Drive and determination, and the ability to work under pressure in a commercial research team.
Innovative uses of data and the application of data science to provide insight for our government and private sector customers.

Benefits

Enhanced maternity package
Learning & development – Free access to BRE Academy and our online learning platform
HealthPartners cashback scheme – Reclaim costs on prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more
Pension scheme – 5% employer-matched contribution
Professional membership reimbursement
Life assurance – 4x your basic salary
Onsite facilities – Restaurant, nursery, and free parking, including at-cost EV charging points

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

1921

Year Founded

Established as the UK’s government-funded Building Research Establishment.

It reinvests profits to advance science-led solutions for buildings and infrastructure worldwide.
It created the renowned BREEAM standard, certifying sustainable performance in buildings across the globe.
Its testing, inspection and certification services span from product components to entire structures, underpinning safety and efficiency.
BRE Academy delivers rigorous training on topics like energy, net-zero sustainability, fire safety and security.
A standout feature is the BRE Science Park, where full-scale demonstration buildings and cutting-edge testing facilities bring innovation to life.
Its work includes high-profile sustainability projects, such as certifying IKEA Greenwich’s planet-positive store.

Culture + Values

We are ambitious for the planet, our clients, our business and our team
We take responsibility for the integrity of our science and the development of collaborative solutions to global challenges
We work as a whole team and with others. We know that diversity leads to better teamwork, better ideas, and better answers
We have a positive influence in everything we do, through which we earn our reputation as the leading building science centre
We deliver value to our customers through profitable and sustainable solutions

Environment + Sustainability

2050

Net Zero Goal

Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 at the latest.

Complies with ISO 14001 environmental management, ISO 45001 health & safety, ISO 9001 quality management, and Cyber Essentials Plus.
Champions decarbonisation in a fair and just way, supporting customers to avoid adverse environmental impacts and maximise positive ones.
Embraces a holistic sustainability approach aligned with BREEAM – covering energy & carbon, materials & circular economy, water, resilience, biodiversity, travel, accessibility.
Operates SmartWaste: tracks waste, materials, transport and supply-chain emissions, integrates ESG reporting, and supports carbon baseline & reduction—e.g. SmartWaste V11 adds carbon factors, waste/resource efficiency features.
Provides net‑zero advisory and SBTi-aligned science‑based targets, scope 3 emissions baseline setting and route‑map planning for organisations.

Inclusion & Diversity

Annual Reports 2022-2024

Gender Pay Gap Publication

Publishes comprehensive gender pay gap reports every year to ensure transparency in compensation practices and promote equality.

Built a diverse and inclusive work environment with proactive health & safety culture
Zero-tolerance approach towards discrimination, bullying, and harassment
Committed to appointing, developing, and rewarding colleagues fairly and objectively
Signatory to BITC’s Race at Work Charter aiming to improve opportunities for Black, Asian, Mixed-Race, and other ethnically diverse people
Promotes two-way engagement through individual/team meetings, surveys, colleague networks, and an “Ask the CEO” channel
Colleague networks provide safe spaces for honest dialogue to foster understanding and mutual respect
Committed to an open and transparent culture encouraging speaking up about potential misconduct

Articles

Projects

Careers

Sustainability