Product Manager - BREEAM in Watford

Work on world-class products with BRE. Are you an experienced Product Manager who enjoys shaping strategy, driving product development and delivering solutions that make a real impact? At BRE, we’re expanding our team and looking for three Product Managers to support the development and growth of our BREEAM product portfolio, managing the full product lifecycle from concept to delivery. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to define product roadmaps, gather customer insight and ensure our products continue to deliver value to the industry.

Help BRE make buildings safer and more sustainable! 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:

• Manage the full product lifecycle, working across internal teams and with external stakeholders to drive product improvement, commercial performance and market relevance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the end-to-end product lifecycle, from concept and development through to launch, improvement and retirement.
• Developing and maintaining product roadmaps aligned with BRE’s strategic objectives.
• Monitoring product performance, including commercial outcomes, customer satisfaction and market positioning.
• Gathering and prioritising customer and market requirements to inform product development and enhancements.
• Conducting market and competitor analysis to identify opportunities, risks and areas for innovation.
• Building business cases to support investment in new or existing products.
• Establishing and validating product and service pricing.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including development, sales, marketing, operations and subject matter experts to deliver product outcomes.
• Communicating product strategy, performance and roadmap updates to internal stakeholders.
• Representing BRE and BREEAM products at industry events, conferences, seminars and webinars.
• Supporting alignment across the wider BRE product portfolio to ensure consistency and strategic direction.

What we are looking for:

Essential:

• Experience managing the full product lifecycle, from concept through development, launch, continuous improvement, and end of life.
• Solid understanding of how to monitor and report on commercial product performance, including profitability and customer value.
• Experience contributing to product and service pricing and supporting commercial decision-making.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver aligned product solutions.
• Strong analytical skills, including interpreting complex data sets to inform product improvements and business performance.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to manage expectations and escalation issues effectively.
• Ability to interpret complex documents and technical information and turn them into actionable product decisions.
• Proficiency with MS Excel for analysis, reporting, and data-driven decision making.

Desirable:

• Experience or understanding of environmental, social, and economic sustainability performance in building design, construction, or operation.
• Background in sustainability-focused or built environment products/services.

Work Location Options: Hybrid – This role offers a mix of home and office working. You will need to be within commuting distance of our Watford office, as you will be expected to attend in person (once per week).

Our Recruitment Process: If your application is successful, you will be invited to attend a virtual Assessment Centre day on 14th April 2026. Please ensure you are available on this date, as it cannot be rescheduled. The day will include practical, interactive activities followed by a 50-minute interview with our subject matter experts, giving you the opportunity to showcase your product management skills and experience. Following the Assessment Centre, successful candidates will be offered the Product Manager role, with start dates agreed in line with business needs.

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.

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.