Energy Data and Insights Graduate Watford, East of England, England
Job description
Would you like to Elevate your career at BRE?
Elevate is BRE’s fast-track development programme in becoming a subject specialist and supporting us in being industry leaders in the built environment. Through joining our Elevate programme, you will be challenged, developed, coached and supported on your path to becoming a subject matter expert in your field.
You will spend your first nine months working in your home role of Data Scientist Graduate. You will also have the option of completing two skills development placements at three months each, where these are intended to upskill you in pre-identified areas, followed by your final nine months back in your home role, also working on an exciting project and presentation.
Why does the role exist?
Our Energy Data & Insights team is growing in response to increased demand within the development and maintenance of the UK’s National Calculation Methodologies. We are looking for a Graduate with experience in data analytics, data science and/or project management to continue our strategically important programmes of work, to improve insights and guidance to meet challenges across the built environment.
The team provide government, commercial organisations, and individuals with technical support on a variety of areas related to the energy performance of buildings. From developing National Calculation Methodologies and tools such as SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) and SBEM (Simplified Building Energy Model), to undertaking complex dynamic simulations. We provide research and consultancy for projects including the creation of new applications and products such as the Excess Cold Calculator.
The value you will add:
- Support the design and creation of modular systems/methodologies considering integration and interoperability.
- Work with senior developers on the implementation of methodologies into software applications.
- Analyse and interpret evidence from field trials, laboratory experiments and other sources to develop improved methods for estimating energy performance.
- Contribute to the day-to-day technical aspects of multiple projects.
- Support the team’s client engagement activities (such as UK government) to identify needs and develop specifications of project requirements.
- Support the Insights and Consultancy business development activities, including bid writing and project pricing.
- Work across the Insights and Consultancy team, and wider BRE teams where relevant such as our Sales and Marketing teams.
- Engage regularly with our Public Relations and Communications teams to share our insights, published reports, and promote our research across the built environment sector.
- You'll be at the forefront of researching and developing methodologies and tools that enable assessment of the energy performance of buildings.
- Working closely with colleagues, you'll undertake research, analysis, and software development.
How will success be measured?
- You'll support the delivery of projects creating methodologies and software for various government and international projects.
- You'll contribute to tools that best reflect policy objectives, based on research and analysis of available data and standards.
- You'll play a valuable role within the team, contributing to debate on technical and logistic solutions and the opportunity to present the results of your work to enable knowledge and idea sharing.
What skills and experience does the role need?
Essential
- A degree in a relevant STEM related discipline
- A genuine interest in the built environment
- Experience analysing and interpreting complex quantitative data and information
- Experience using programming languages such as C++, Python, R
- Experience applying problem solving and analytical skills
- Enthusiasm and initiative both individually and as part of a team
- Flexible approach to work and a willingness to be involved in a variety of different projects, including consultancy and research
- Articulate, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A natural curiosity with a desire to develop new skills and relationships
- The confidence to speak up with great ideas, embrace change and seek innovative ways of working
Desirable
- Knowledge of Energy related policy and/or the BRE business
- Experience and knowledge of sustainability in the built environment
- Eagerness to be involved in programmes of work that support and influence national policy
How we will help to Elevate your career:
You will have the opportunity to take part in various development activities such as:
- Personal development plans
- Structured coaching in blocks of six sessions with identified deliverables for each block
- Structured mentoring from a senior leader at BRE
- A personal development fund of £1,000 for additional qualifications, conferences or industry events
- Scheduled group development workshops on consultancy skills, problem-solving and presentation skills
- Group transition workshops to support you with the transition out of the Elevate programme and into your team
What salary and benefits does the Elevate programme offer?
Your salary will start at £30,000 in year one, with an increase to £32,000 in year two, then upon a successful interview and completion of the Elevate programme, you will be promoted into a higher-level role in your home team, with a salary of at least £34,000.
We offer a whole host of benefits to our colleagues:
Benefits for you and your family
- 25 days annual leave
- Volunteering day
- Flexible hybrid working options
- Learning and development opportunities including free access to our BRE Academy and Percipio courses
- Life assurance – 4x basic salary
- Onsite nursery
- Enhanced maternity package
Rewarding and recognising you
- Annual salary review
- Pension scheme with 5% matching employer contribution
- Pensions advice
- Recognition schemes including retail vouchers and cash awards
- Employee referral scheme (£1,000)
- Professional membership reimbursement
Supporting your health and wellbeing
- Lifeworks – employee assistance programme
- Healthpartners – cash back on a wide range of health and wellbeing costs including prescriptions, physiotherapy, dental care and more
- Regular health and wellbeing events
- Onsite restaurant
- Free onsite parking including free EV charging points
- Local bus service to site
- Cycle to work scheme
What to expect from the application process:
- Stage 1 – Complete your application form and upload your CV onto our careers site by 10th March
- Stage 2 – Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete online assessments by 24th March
- Stage 3 – Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a remote Teams screening conversation with a member of the Resourcing team by 7th April
- Stage 4 – Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an Assessment Day at our Science Park in Watford on one of the following dates: 9th May, 11th May, 16th May or 18th May
- Stage 5 – Offers to be made and feedback to be provided to unsuccessful candidates by end of May
- Start date for successful hires – Monday 11th September 2023
About BRE:
BRE contributes to a thriving and sustainable world by developing science-led solutions to built environment challenges, making buildings better for people and for the environment. You can find out more here: About us | BRE Group
Our BRE Behaviours:
Collaboration – Communication, Networking/ partnerships, Teamwork
Impactful – Continuous improvement, Trusted experts, Accountability/ ownership
Commercial – Sustainable, Customer focus, Business acumen
*Please note this role is flexi-hybrid (mainly home based with ad-hoc requirements on site)*
We’re building a diverse and talented team at BRE because we know that different perspectives, experiences and skills will help us be more innovative and mean that we can help deliver effective solutions for our customers.
This is a non-exhaustive summary of your role and is non-contractual. In addition to the above, you may be required to undertake additional duties in order to properly execute your role. This job description is subject to variation from time to time in order to meet the changing needs and requirements of our industry, as well as customer and business demands.
The experience requirements above are provided for guidance purposes, however we would welcome applications from candidates with more or less relevant experience who can demonstrate their suitability for the role.
Whilst this advert may state a specific location or hours, we encourage flexibility and are happy to have a conversation on how this role could be fulfilled in a different way.
Please also note that should we receive a large number of applications for the role, we may close the advert sooner than the specified closing date, so please do apply at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
