Retrofit Consultant

Unika; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the decarbonisation sector is seeking a Retrofit Consultant to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers the opportunity to lead clients on their journey towards energy efficiency, providing expert guidance and support throughout the retrofit process. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in domestic building retrofit, project management skills, and a deep understanding of building physics. With a competitive salary, a 10% car allowance, and excellent benefits, this role promises a rewarding career path within a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment. If you're passionate about sustainability and eager to drive change, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

10% Car Allowance

Pension scheme

23 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays

Cycle to work Scheme

Life Insurance

Mental Health Support

Nutrition consultations

Online fitness programme

Qualifications

• Experience in retrofit works and domestic refurbishment clients.
• Understanding of construction industry structure and roles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients on their decarbonisation journey.
• Oversee Retrofit Assessors delivering PAS2035 services nationwide.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Building Physics

Decarbonisation Knowledge

Organisational Skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Domestic Retrofit Coordinator and Risk Management

Accreditation as a Retrofit Coordinator

Domestic Energy Assessor/ Retrofit Assessor

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft 365

Job description

Liberty has an exciting opportunity as we are looking to recruit a Retrofit Consultant, based in Cardiff and surrounding home counties. This role does offer progression within the business. You will be working in NetZero Collective, on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary offering with 10% Car Allowance Plus Excellent Benefits!

NetZero Collective was formed in September 2020, the partnership was setup to lead the way to decarbonising UK.

As NetZero Collective can be based anywhere within the UK, the successful candidate will need to be able to travel to jobs across the country to coordinate retrofit works. You can expect to be responsible for organising your time so that visits to more remote locations are clustered together.

Responsibilities of the Retrofit Consultant will include:

1. Collaborate with clients to map their decarbonisation journey.
2. Provide funding support and foster client relationships as a trusted advisor.
3. Drive business development with a strong network in social housing or local authority sectors.
4. Oversee Retrofit Assessors delivering PAS2035 services nationwide.
5. Represent NetZero Collective in leadership roles at events and meetings.
6. Utilise and manage systems, databases, and quality management processes.
7. Support and deputise for NZC team members as needed.
8. Serve as a Retrofit Coordinator, following PAS2035 from inception to evaluation.
9. Demonstrate expertise in building services, particularly heating and ventilation systems.
10. Exhibit strong project management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
11. Work independently while knowing when to seek guidance.
12. Travel regularly to client homes across the UK.

Desired experience

1. Lived experience of carrying out retrofit works in a domestic setting and experience of working with domestic refurbishment clients.
2. Understanding of how the construction industry is structured and the different roles and elements within a building project.
3. Experience of building energy modelling – SAP, PHPP or similar.
4. DEA/Retrofit Assessor.

What are we looking for in our ideal Retrofit Consultant:

1. Level 5 Diploma in Domestic Retrofit Coordinator and Risk Management.
2. Accreditation as a Retrofit Coordinator.
3. Scheme specific P&L management.
4. Domestic Energy Assessor/ Retrofit Assessor (Desirable).
5. Strong background in domestic building retrofit.
6. Construction management or M&E management experience.
7. Familiarity with MS Office, Outlook, Excel, Word & Microsoft 365.
8. Deep understanding of the principles of Building Physics as relating to fabric of existing building and potential consequences of retrofit energy efficiency measures.
9. Full driving license and use of a car with business insurance cover.

We offer a range of benefits for a rewarding career including though not limited to:

• 10% Car Allowance
• Pension scheme
• 23 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Liberty Sense Awards – employees are nominated by colleagues for living the Liberty values, those who win receive a high street voucher.
• YuLife, includes:
• Life Insurance/Death in service benefit – 2x annual salary value.
• Smart health (including round the clock access to 24/7 UK-based GPs).
• Best Doctors to provide a second opinion on complex cases or diagnosis.
• Mental Health Support, 4-6 sessions with a psychologist or psychotherapist.
• Online Health Check.
• Nutrition consultations.
• Online fitness programme.
• YuMatter- Employee Assistance Programme designed to support mental, financial & professional wellbeing including up to 5 confidential sessions, with a counsellor.
• Free will writing.
• Reward scheme for healthy behaviours to earn YuCoin which can be redeemed on the app for vouchers/ rewards.
• Exclusive membership and wellbeing product discounts.

Medicash Health Cash Plan (optional to register, P11D tax value approximately £11.60 per year however allows claims for up to £996 per year) includes:

• Claiming eligible cash back on dental or optical treatments, specialist consultations, tests or scans.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Savings on cinema tickets, travel, holidays & retail.

Liberty strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where we can ALL be ourselves. We commit to achieving equal opportunities in employment for all suitably qualified candidates, through upholding our values of Passion, Openness, Respect and Trust, underpinned by Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Engagement.

Please note, only candidates who have the right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy.

Liberty is a real living wage employer.

As part of our recruitment process all employees need to be vetted and undertake pre-employment checks. For this role you may need to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, previously Criminal Records Bureau, prior to or upon commencing employment with Liberty.

If you have the desire to work in a busy and high performing team, why not join us as our Retrofit Consultant, click “apply” below – we want to hear from you!

Closing date for applications is 26th February 2025 (we do however reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier depending on number of applications received).