Retrofit & Net Zero Manager

Folkestone Hythe; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Flexible working

Job summary

Folkestone and Hythe District Council’s Housing Team seeks a Retrofit & Net Zero Manager to lead its established Retrofit team and oversee delivery of capital works projects that improve energy efficiency and support Net Zero targets. The role requires strong project and contract management, with knowledge of retrofit surveys, EPC RdSAP modelling, ventilation, and working within occupied social housing.

You will procure and manage service providers, monitor costs, quality and timelines, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of retrofit surveys, EPC RdSAP modelling, ventilation requirements in occupied social housing.
• Strong project and contract management experience.
• Ability to lead a team of Retrofit Surveyors and coordinate capital workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Retrofit team and oversee delivery of existing capital works programmes.
• Procure and manage service provider performance; monitor progress and report to stakeholders.
• Drive energy efficiency improvements to support net zero targets across housing stock.

Job description

£52,633 - £58,845 (Grade H) plus £3900 car allowance per annum

Location:

Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2QY

Contract:

Permanent

Working Pattern:

Full Time

Hours:

37 hours per week.

DBS Check:

Yes

Closing Date:

28/10/2026 at 09:00

Reference:

H&O/26/347356

Folkestone and Hythe District Council’s Housing Team is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Retrofit & Net Zero Manager to lead its established Retrofit team and oversee the successful delivery of existing capital works programmes. This permanent, full-time role is central to delivering projects that improve energy efficiency and support the Council’s Net Zero targets. The successful candidate will bring strong project and contract management experience, together with a commitment to developing innovative solutions for social housing.

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the delivery of our Housing Net Zero ambitions and also:

• Fast-track your career development by working on a range of unique challenges and opportunities.
• Take advantage of a workplace that truly embraces and encourages flexible working to achieve an enviable work/life balance.

We can offer you a chance to thrive, develop and make a lasting impact on Folkestone and its Councils housing stock.

The successful candidate will play the leading role in shaping our ambitious plan to deliver short and long term strategic energy efficiency targets through established capital works and surveying programmes. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of retrofit surveys, assessments, EPC RdSAP modelling, ventilation requirements all within occupied social housing.

They will be responsible for procuring and managing service provider performance whilst updating systems to ensure that works programmes are delivered against the required cost, quality, and time parameters and accurately monitor and regularly report back progress to various stakeholders.

You will lead an excellent team of Retrofit Surveyors who project manage their dedicated specialisms and capital workstreams including Solar PV installs, low carbon heating systems, fabric insulation and ventilation upgrades.

Our mission is to create a world class Housing landlord service – with the tenant at the heart of everything we do. Further information about the role can be found in the attached job description.

If you would like an informal chat about this opportunity please email our Housing Asset Lead Manager, Mick Hale, at [e-mail] to arrange a suitable time.

Permanent Role, Full-Time

£52,633 - £58,845 (Grade H ) plus £3900 car allowance per annum

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on 28 th October 2026

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 4 th November 2026