Bre
Science‑led global firm delivering standards, training, testing and certification for the built environment.
1 days ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Abbots Langley, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
650 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
sprint management
feature development
code quality
risk management
release planning
mentorship
The role supports the growth of BRE’s online products that enable users to report and monitor sustainability credentials of construction projects, working closely with developers, UI designers, QA engineers and product owners to implement roadmap functionality.
Key responsibilities include overseeing Agile Sprint Teams, delivering new and existing product features, ensuring code quality and security, managing technical risks, planning releases, mentoring developers, and contributing to architectural decisions while staying aligned with customer needs.
- Lead and manage a Sprint Team through the BRE Agile development process.
- Deliver new functionality and maintain existing features across BRE’s online products.
- Own or delegate development tasks from estimation and specification through to delivery.
- Ensure production of robust, secure, high‑quality code meeting BRE standards.
- Identify, manage, and escalate technical risks and delivery challenges.
- Plan and execute product releases with Product Owners and the Release Manager.
- Provide technical oversight and mentorship to developers and junior developers.
- Collaborate with senior developers to support Agile delivery and standards.
- Support architectural decisions and contribute to BRE product technical vision.
- Maintain strong understanding of product drivers and customer needs.
Requirements
full‑stack
agile
web tech
leadership
secure code
architecture
BRE seeks candidates with significant full‑stack development experience in Agile environments, strong proficiency in modern web technologies, proven leadership or mentorship abilities, a track record of delivering secure, high‑quality code, and solid understanding of software architecture and performance optimisation.
- Significant full‑stack software development experience, preferably in Agile teams.
- Strong proficiency with modern web development technologies and BRE frameworks.
- Experience leading or mentoring development teams, including task delegation.
- Proven ability to deliver robust, secure, high‑quality code.
- Solid grasp of software architecture, performance optimisation, and hosting considerations.
- Familiarity with Agile processes, sprint planning, and product release management.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with Product Owners, QA engineers, and UI/UX designers.
- Knowledge of code quality, testing, and software development standards best practices.
Benefits
The company offers a competitive salary with annual review, a 5 % employer‑matched pension, life assurance, enhanced maternity benefits, health cashback schemes, on‑site amenities, free learning resources, professional membership reimbursement, and a hybrid work model requiring three days per week in the Watford office.
- Competitive salary reviewed annually plus a 5 % employer‑matched pension scheme.
- Life assurance at 4 × basic salary and an enhanced maternity package.
- HealthPartners cashback scheme covering prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care, and more.
- On‑site facilities including restaurant, nursery, free parking and EV charging points.
- Free access to BRE Academy and online learning platform; professional membership reimbursement.
- Hybrid work arrangement: three days per week in the Watford office.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
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