Job Description

*Please note this role is a 12 month fixed-term contract

BRE is a world-leading global organisation for innovation, science and data in the built environment. For over 100 years, we have supported governments, businesses and industry with pioneering research, testing and expertise. We are focused on growth, scale and expanding our global impact with products, services, standards and qualifications that address the challenges of a changing world. Driven by our purpose of helping everyone, in every building, everywhere, we are creating a safer, more sustainable built environment for people and planet.

Make your mark at BRE!

Are you an experienced project professional with a background in estates, engineering, construction or infrastructure delivery? This is an opportunity to take ownership of a varied and impactful portfolio of minor works projects that directly support operational performance, compliance and customer delivery.

As Site Minor Works Manager, you'll lead projects that improve buildings, infrastructure and technical facilities, ensuring they are delivered safely, efficiently and with minimal disruption to business operations. With responsibility for a portfolio of projects, you'll play a key role in enhancing the site's capability and long-term resilience.

About the role

Reporting into the Estates function, you'll manage a portfolio of minor works projects, overseeing the full project lifecycle from initial scoping through to commissioning and handover.

You'll work closely with operational teams, technical specialists and external contractors to understand requirements, develop robust project plans and ensure works are delivered safely, on time and within budget. The role combines project management, stakeholder engagement, contractor management and commercial oversight, offering excellent variety and visibility across the site.

This is a hands-on delivery role where you will influence priorities, manage risk, maintain strong governance and help ensure the estate continues to support critical business activity.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a portfolio of estates-related minor works projects from concept through to completion.
• Work with site stakeholders to understand requirements, define project scope and establish clear success criteria.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, business cases and risk assessments.
• Manage procurement activities including specifications, quotations, tender evaluations and supplier appointments.
• Monitor project costs, forecasts, variations and contractor performance to ensure value for money and effective budget control.
• Coordinate works to minimise disruption to operational activities, customers and site users.
• Ensure appropriate health, safety and CDM requirements are in place and consistently followed.
• Track project progress, quality, risks and milestones, providing regular updates and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Manage commissioning, documentation and handover activities, ensuring all records, certifications and asset information are complete.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders and use lessons learned to continuously improve future project delivery.

What we're looking for

We're looking for a practical and commercially aware project professional who can confidently manage multiple projects while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and stakeholder engagement.

Essential:

• Proven experience delivering estates, engineering, construction, facilities, infrastructure or building-related projects.
• Strong project management skills across planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, change control and project handover.
• Knowledge of contractor management, construction health and safety requirements, and CDM regulations.
• Experience managing suppliers, procurement activities and project finances.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge where required.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Desirable:

• Qualification in engineering, construction, building services, project management or a related discipline.
• PRINCE2, APM or equivalent project management accreditation.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
• Experience working in laboratory environments, test facilities or other operationally critical estates.

If you're looking for a role where you can take ownership of a diverse project portfolio, influence site improvement plans and make a measurable impact on operational performance, we'd love to hear from you.

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

On-Site – This role requires a near full-time presence at our Watford office. You must live within a commutable distance and be on-site 4 out of 5 days per week.

Our Recruitment Process

As part of our recruitment process we will be conducting 10-30 minute phone screening calls via an AI recruiter called Ryan with all shortlisted candidates. The information gathered from this screening will be used to help assess your suitability for the position.

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.