Energy Assessor (Retrofit)

Havebury Housing Partnership; West Stow; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Hybrid working

Flexible working

Annual leave 28–32 days

Pension 7%–12%

Life assurance

Annual Flu Jab

EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

Havebury Housing Partnership is seeking an enthusiastic Energy Assessor (Retrofit) to join our Sustainability and Delivery team. You will carry out EPCs, Retrofit Assessments and energy‑efficiency surveys across our homes to cut carbon emissions and reduce energy costs for residents.

We own and manage around 8,000 homes in the East of England and offer flexible home/office working, a generous annual leave allowance and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified as Domestic Energy Assessor and Retrofit Assessor.
• Experience conducting property surveys and inspections.
• Knowledge of relevant energy legislation and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Domestic Energy Assessments and EPCs.
• Record property information and support stock condition surveys.
• Identify errors in EPCs and recommend corrections.
• Maintain EPC records and lodge certificates.
• Monitor EPC performance and advise on improvements.
• Carry out Retrofit Assessments and assess retrofit suitability.
• Gather evidence through site inspections and measurements.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Teamwork

Tools

EPC software

Stock condition survey tools

Job description

We have a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, technically minded Energy Assessor (Retrofit) to join our Sustainability and Delivery team in this brand-new role. You'll carry out EPCs, Retrofit Assessments and energy-efficiency surveys across our homes, helping us cut carbon emissions and reduce energy costs for residents.

We own and manage c.8,000 homes in the east of England, working closely with other agencies and stakeholders within our communities. We build on the good foundations we have in place in being a customer-centric organisation, investing in our existing homes - including our zero-carbon journey - as well as building new homes.

A lot of our roles come with options around home and office flexible working, as well as a generous annual leave allowance and other benefits.

Requirements

Outline of key responsibilities...

• Carrying out Domestic Energy Assessments and compiling EPCs for existing properties, in line with current legislation, industry standards and accreditation requirements
• Accurately recording property information, supporting and completing stock condition surveys and producing EPCs using approved software
• Identifying errors, anomalies or missing information in existing EPCs, and recommending corrections where needed
• Maintaining accurate EPC records and making sure certificates are lodged correctly
• Monitoring EPC performance across our housing stock and identifying properties that need further investigation or intervention, helping us meet current and future minimum energy efficiency requirements
• Carrying out Retrofit Assessments in line with current retrofit standards and our organisational procedures, assessing properties' condition, construction, energy performance and suitability for retrofit
• Gathering evidence through site inspections, photographs, measurements and existing property information

We are looking for someone who has...

• A qualification as a Domestic Energy Assessor and a Retrofit Assessor
• Experience undertaking property surveys, including working with insurance or structural works
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interrogate information and weigh up benefits and risks to make informed decisions for our homes
• Experience working in partnership or as part of a team to deliver work to programme and within budget
• Knowledge of relevant legislation to ensure compliance, such as Health & Safety at Work, Asbestos, CDM and HHSRS guidelines
• A full UK driving licence and access to their own vehicle

Benefits

In return, we are offering...

• An annual salary of £44,396.02 plus a car allowance of £1,545 per annum
• We are committed to providing a healthy work-life balance for employees and their families, as such we operate hybrid working conditions from home and our office in Bury St Edmunds
• Flexible working around a 37 hour week
• Annual Leave - 28 days per year, (plus bank holidays) increasing to 32 days when you reach your 3rd year with us. To give greater flexibility around your holidays you can also buy, sell or carry over up to 5 days of annual leave each year
• Pension – between 7% - 12% dependant on individual contribution
• Life assurance - a payment of X3 your salary.
• Annual Flu Jab - provided each winter to all employees.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme - plus we currently have free electric charging points
• Competitive medical cashback plan

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a Basic Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.