Job Description

Help to shape change at BRE.
Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and ready to make a tangible impact? We are seeking a dedicated EPD Verifier to join our innovative team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in assessing the environmental impacts of products and processes, helping our clients make informed decisions that benefit both their business and the planet. If you have a keen analytical mind, a strong background in sustainability, and a desire to drive positive change, we want to hear from you!
Help BRE make the built environment safer and more sustainable
BRE is the world's leading innovation, science, and data hub for the built environment. For more than a century we have provided the 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 built environment challenges, we will build a thriving and sustainable world.
Your role at BRE
We are currently seeking an energetic and organised individual to join our team as an EPD Verifier
You will work closely with the Sustainable Products Team Leader, the LCA/EPD team and the wider BRE business to:
Manage and contribute to projects through all phases - from the preparation of proposals and new bids through to delivering work and managing project delivery.
Complete EPD Verification, EPD publication and listing
Deliver fee earning work contributing to the team's financial success
Drive future improvements and innovations in LCA and EPD services
Ensure robust and credible outcomes in accordance with relevant standards by which LCA and the associated verification scheme is developed and operated
Support technical experts in the upkeep and evolution of the underpinning Sustainable Products science base, to ensure that product development is scientifically led
Seek and review customer feedback, team and other stakeholder feedback and identify means and ways of improving performance through enhanced systems and processes
Support the development of digital platforms to strengthen the Sustainable Products LCA and EPD product offer in the market

Your profile
Essential
A degree in a relevant STEM related discipline or otherwise to have a good track record working in an environmental role, so that you can demonstrate your knowledge
Experience with modelling software and LCA tools, such as Simapro and Ecoinvent
Knowledge and understanding of the principles of LCA

High level of experience in delivering EPD verification
Knowledge and awareness of product certification and verification schemes, their customers and users and the wider construction industry expectations
Knowledge of ISO and CEN standards relating to LCA in construction
Experience in LCA methodology development and application to different products
Demonstrable passion for environmental sustainability and knowledge and an understanding of environmental issues relevant to the built environment
Knowledge of sustainability legislation and initiatives such as GHG Protocol, science-based targets, SDG's
An ability to interpret complex issues and data and identify solutions quickly
Strong numeracy skills and an interest in data analysis
Experience of using and developing tools for data analysis and reporting
Attention to detail and accuracy in all work
Excellent communication skills, an ability to understand and interpret stakeholder needs and deliver a service and/or product which exceeds expectations
Able to prioritise workload and demonstrate initiative and independence to react to changing priorities
Able to demonstrate excellent project management skills by managing several projects at a time
Able to demonstrate integrity in dealing with confidential and sensitive information
Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills
IT literate and extensive knowledge of MS office etc

Desirable


Willingness to travel in the UK and Europe to attend client and stakeholder meetings

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Department

Building Performance Services

Locations

Watford

Remote status

Hybrid

Yearly salary

32,000 - 35,000

Employment type

Full-time

CONTACT

Sian Rouse
Resourcing Partner - People
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+