What's the OpportunityThis is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding Retrofit department.
As a built environment consultancy, with a standalone retrofit department, we specialise in providing full Retrofit services to a plethora of clientele in the industry.You will be working on large scale social housing regeneration projects, consisting of the implementation of multiple energy efficiency measures.
Some of the projects our team has been involved in consist of upwards of 500+ properties at a time and the installation of fabric measures, building appliances & renewable energy.You will join a cross-collaborative practice and be able to expand your knowledge of the built environment, with the Retrofit team closely working with other in-house disciplines such as architecture, sustainability, engineering, building surveying and more. What you need to do to be effective in this roleProfessional• Oversee the retrofit process from start to finish working closely with Ridge's in house or external retrofit assessors, retrofit designers and the installer / contractor.• Protect the client's and the public's interest, ensuring that projects are safe, high quality and performing to their maximum potential.• Ensure appropriate integration and communication between teams throughout all stages of the project life cycle and ensuring PAS2035 compliance throughout.• Carry out energy modelling and produce Improvement Option Evaluation & Medium Term Plans for multiple properties across several projects.• Ensure projects remain compliant with PAS2035, PAS2030 as well as the necessary DESNZ funding requirements.• Lodge properties upon completion of works to the Trustmark database.• Provide regular updates and feedback to key stakeholders at scheduled meetings on project progress and ensure tracking of key performance metrics. • Providing advice on energy efficiency measures, which will respond to client objectives such as improving energy efficiency performance, reducing carbon emissions and reducing fuel bills• Liaise with key external stakeholders such as social housing providers, asset managers, contractors and various clientele.• Collate important documentation such as retrofit assessment data, technical surveys, insurance guarantees and more in line with PAS2035 & PAS2030 compliance.• Assist Retrofit designers with compiling PAS2035 property compliant property design packs.Personal• Competent with technology and using various software and Microsoft packages• Must be within commuting distance from the Ridge Manchester office.
Role is hybrid; however, some office days are required.• Must have driving license to be able to conduct site visits when necessary.• An analytical mind with a high level of intellect - combining excellent written and oral skillsThe skills and experience you need to have for this role • Must: Level 5 Retrofit Coordination & Risk Management qualification• Experience of retrofit coordination under SHDF schemes• Preferable, but not essential – Level 3 EEM in Older & Traditional Buildings and/or Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessor qualifications• Consultancy experience and/or a background in retrofit related projects• Experience of using energy efficiency modelling software such as Elmhurst Design SAP 2012• An understanding and/or experience of PAS2035 processes, including producing Improvement Option Evaluations and Medium Term Plans & lodging work with Trustmark