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This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate and motivated Retrofit Designer to join our growing team and play a key role in delivering high-quality, energy-efficient retrofit solutions. With over 40 years of experience in the built environment sector, our client has developed a strong retrofit service, primarily supporting Housing Associations within the North West. In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape and expand this service, taking ownership of its direction and success while working on some of the most impactful sustainable design projects in the region.
What you need to do to be effective in this role
The role will primarily be to provide expert retrofit design services, ensuring compliance with industry standards and driving energy efficiency in residential buildings. Key responsibilities include:
Developing comprehensive retrofit designs in compliance with PAS 2035.
Conducting assessments of existing buildings to identify improvement opportunities and energy efficiency measures (EEMs).
Collaborating with clients, Retrofit Coordinators, and contractors to evaluate and specify effective retrofit solutions.
Ensuring that designs respect the architectural and cultural significance of buildings, particularly within heritage contexts.
Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of implemented retrofit measures, providing feedback for continuous improvement.
Staying updated with industry trends, regulations, and best practices to enhance our service offerings.
Supporting business development efforts, including marketing initiatives and client engagement strategies, to expand our retrofit services.
The skills and experience you need to have for this role
You will be a qualified and experienced Retrofit Designer with a deep understanding of building physics, energy efficiency, and sustainable design. The ideal candidate will have:
MCIAT, ARB, MRICS, FRICS, MCIOB, or FCIOB registration.
A degree in Architecture, Building Services Engineering, or a related field.
Proven experience in retrofit design or energy efficiency projects.
Strong knowledge of building regulations, energy efficiency standards, and PAS 2035 compliance.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
The ability to work independently, managing multiple projects efficiently and delivering high-quality solutions.
Desirable skills:
Experience with building performance evaluation and monitoring techniques.
Familiarity with sustainable design practices and emerging technologies.
A passion for environmental sustainability and energy efficiency.
About our client
Our client is a Built Environment Consultancy. They help clients transform the quality and sustainability of the built environment.
Their 1,000+ people bring a vast range of skills, delivering a professional mindset, gritty discipline, and a genuine passion to every one of the thousands of projects they undertake each year. They're the foundation of success - they drive the vision, embody the values, and separate the company from the competition.
Join them if you're hungry to be part of an exceptional team - if you put quality first - if you're motivated by ingenuity and if you're always aspiring to be the very best.
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
