Project Manager

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

The Operations Project Manager will lead and coordinate operational and commercial projects that support the strategic objectives of the Research & Impact division. This non client facing role is responsible for driving operational efficiency, improving internal processes and supporting the delivery of digital transformation activities.

Lead and manage operational and commercial projects from initiation through to delivery

Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation

Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with strategic priorities

Support contract management, commercial reporting, and operational governance activities

Oversee Microsoft Dynamics 365–related project tasks, including onboarding and workflow improvements

Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring issues are escalated appropriately

Drive process improvements and contribute to updates of Standard Operating Procedures

Provide structured operational support to the Head of Research & Impact Operations.

What we are looking for

Proven experience managing operational or commercial projects, ideally within a research, technical, or complex organisational environment

Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously

Experience supporting or overseeing contract management and commercial reporting processes

Familiarity with business systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, including workflow management and documentation

A track record of driving process improvements and contributing to operational best practice

Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

Experience working within structured project management frameworks (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile, PMP) or equivalent practical experience

Confidence in identifying risks, managing project actions, and ensuring timely delivery against agreed timelines

An adaptable and solutions-focused approach to supporting operational change and digital transformation.

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 (once every two months)

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

Research Project Management

Locations

Watford

Remote status

Fully Remote

Yearly salary

£43,000 - £46,000

Employment type

Full-time

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.

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