Retrofit Coordinator

Eden Brown; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading built environment consultancy is seeking a Retrofit Coordinator to manage significant retrofit schemes focusing on energy efficiency and social housing. The role involves overseeing the retrofit process, ensuring compliance, and collaborating with stakeholders. Candidates should have a Level 5 Retrofit Coordination qualification and experience in large-scale retrofit projects. This position offers a hybrid working model and excellent career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Performance bonus

Career development pathway

Qualifications

• Experience delivering retrofit coordination under SHDF, LAD, or HUG schemes.
• Experience working with social housing providers and contractors on large-scale retrofit projects.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full retrofit process as a Retrofit Coordinator.
• Carry out energy modelling, prepare Improvement Option Evaluations.
• Liaise with external stakeholders like social housing providers.

Skills

Retrofit Coordination & Risk Management

Energy Efficiency Measures in Older & Traditional Buildings

Proficient in AirTable

Knowledge of PAS 2035 processes

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication skills

Education

Level 5 Retrofit Coordination & Risk Management qualification

Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessor qualification

Tools

Cotality

Elmhurst

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Retrofit Coordinator

Location: Manchester, London, or Bristol (Hybrid)

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly expanding Retrofit Department within a leading built environment consultancy. The team delivers full end-to-end retrofit services for a wide range of clients, focusing on large-scale social housing regeneration and energy efficiency projects.

You’ll be working on significant retrofit schemes – often involving 500+ properties – covering the implementation of energy efficiency measures, fabric upgrades, and renewable energy solutions.

The Retrofit team operates collaboratively alongside in-house disciplines such as architecture, sustainability, building services engineering, and surveying, providing a unique opportunity to broaden your expertise across the built environment.

You’ll also have access to a dedicated Retrofit Development Pathway, offering ongoing CPD, qualifications, and structured progression to support your career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full retrofit process as a Retrofit Coordinator, collaborating with Retrofit Assessors, Designers, contractors, and clients.
• Protect client and public interests by ensuring projects are safe, compliant, and high quality, while proactively managing risk.
• Ensure seamless communication between project teams across all RIBA stages, maintaining compliance with PAS 2035, PAS 2030, and Building Regulations.
• Carry out energy modelling, prepare Improvement Option Evaluations and Medium‑Term Plans for multiple properties.
• Ensure compliance with DESNZ funding requirements, lodging completed works on the TrustMark database within required timescales.
• Provide regular client updates, project reporting, and performance tracking.
• Advise on energy efficiency measures aligned with client objectives – including carbon reduction, cost savings, and improved thermal comfort.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as social housing providers, asset managers, programme managers, contractors, and local authorities.
• Support Retrofit Designers in compiling PAS 2035‑compliant design packs and collate key documentation including surveys, guarantees, and assessment data.

Skills & Experience Required

• Level 5 Retrofit Coordination & Risk Management qualification (essential).
• Proven experience delivering retrofit coordination under SHDF, LAD, or HUG schemes.
• Level 3 Energy Efficiency Measures in Older & Traditional Buildings qualification (essential).
• Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessor and/or Level 4 Domestic Retrofit Assessor qualifications (preferred).
• Experience working with social housing providers and contractors on large‑scale retrofit projects.
• Strong understanding of PAS 2035 processes, including Improvement Option Evaluations, Medium‑Term Plans, and TrustMark lodgement.
• Proficient in software such as AirTable, Cotality, PAS Hub, Elmhurst, and Microsoft Excel.
• Driving licence and willingness to travel for site visits.
• Analytical thinker with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in consultancy or retrofit‑related project environments.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and highly organised, with strong attention to detail.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and maintaining client relationships.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across disciplines and departments.
• Enthusiastic about sustainability, innovation, and improving the built environment.

Benefits Package

• 25 days annual leave, plus options to buy, sell, or carry over leave.
• 3 volunteering days per year to support community or charitable causes.
• Private medical insurance, access to GP services, and discounted gym membership.
• Life assurance, pension scheme, and income protection.
• Hybrid working model for work‑life flexibility.
• Career development pathway with structured training and professional progression.
• Performance bonus, car allowance, and additional benefits linked to seniority and growth.
• Supportive, collaborative environment focused on quality, innovation, and partnership.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.