Retrofit Coordinator

Are you a qualified Retrofit Coordinator? Do you want to have a regional impact on delivering energy efficiencies to local residents? As Retrofit Coordinator you’ll visit people’s homes and work with contractors and designers to ensure energy efficiencies are delivered how they should be.

You’ll be the direct contact between residents and our project teams and will supervise retrofit assessment, design, and installations of energy efficiency measures to domestic dwellings under multiple concurrent PAS 2035 projects.

A key part of the role is ensuring the quality of installations, good outcomes for residents and embedding a continuous improvement cycle for all your programmes.

What will you be doing?

• Be a key member of the Energy Capital led SMART Hub retrofit team and resource to support the delivery of retrofit solutions across the region.
• Prepare and/or commission PAS2035 compliant surveys and documentation including risk assessments and medium-term improvement plans for domestic dwellings, effectively capturing all required information.
• Monitor, evaluate, and administer projects, conducting regular review meetings and events as prescribed in grant award documentation to meet needs of each consortium and funding bodies.
• Liaise with retrofit professionals including other Coordinators, Assessors, Advisors, Designers, Installers, and residents as necessary.
•  Collaborate with colleagues across the WMCA, partners and funders to resolve issues and identify system/process improvements.
•  Attend design meetings and advise on PAS2035 compliant systems/details.
•  Visit sites to review projects and advise installers on a regular basis.

Please note this role is being offered as a fixed term contract until 31st March 2025.

About you.  

It is essential that you are a qualified Retrofit Coordinator with a Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management.

You’ll be comfortable talking to people and be able to explain the benefits of retrofit programmes to residents and key stakeholders.

A DBS check is a vetting requirement for any successful post-holder, and this will need to be achieved as a condition of employment. Travel to sites is a fundamental part of your role, you’ll need a full driving license or be able to travel to sites.

Essential skill and experience

• Able to successfully manage multiple concurrent projects in the domestic energy efficiency retrofit market to agreed SLAs.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a fast-paced team.
• Able to make decisions effectively, using either own knowledge or available data.
• Good analytical and presentation skills – written and verbal – and fluency in use of MSOffice office suite including Project (or equivalent)
• Good interpersonal skills, able to confidently persuade and inform key senior stakeholders and residents.
• Effective organisational skills with the ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines.
• Proven experience in Retrofit / Construction / Decarbonisation projects.
• Detailed knowledge of Trustmark procedures
• Full driving license or evidence of ability to travel to site.

How to apply. 

On clicking ‘apply for this job’, you will first be prompted to create an account. You will have the opportunity to upload a CV, which will be used to auto-populate your profile. Please note, we do not see your CV once you have applied. Our shortlisting decisions are based on what you tell us in your profile - and so it is important to format your profile so that it really stands out. Make sure to include your employment history and include any essential education and qualifications. You will be asked to provide a supporting statement. If you already have one that you have prepared earlier, you can simply copy and paste this into the application form. 

Applicants will need to evidence that they have the legal right to work in the UK.  If we make an offer of employment, we will need to check that you are eligible to work in the UK before you start work. 

Salary and benefits.

We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Local Government Pension Scheme, 28 days of paid annual leave, Cycle to Work Scheme, and discounted shopping with over 2,000 big-name retailers. For more details, please visit the benefits page on our careers site.

Location  

WMCA operates a hybrid way of working, which involves a combination of office-based work and remote work. This approach allows for flexibility and adaptability to meet individual needs and preferences. We understand that not everyone can benefit from this way of working, and so we also promote flexible working options whenever possible to support work-life balance.

The location for this role is 16 Summer Lane. It is expected that you can split your time between the office and working remotely, with at least 1-2 days a week spent in the office.  

Creating an Inclusive Workplace.

West Midlands Combined Authority is dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace that reflects the communities of the West Midlands region. We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying. If your values align with ours and you are dedicated to working towards a future, we can all be proud of, we would love to hear from you.

About us.

Our vision is to create a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener, and healthier region. We aim to achieve this vision by living our values, which include being a partnership organisation, valuing and respecting our people, fostering a can-do attitude, and encouraging innovation. WMCA holds diversity accreditations, such as "Leaders in Diversity," and has been recognized as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, committed to interviewing all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential role criteria. WMCA believes that building a team with varied backgrounds and experiences will benefit us as an employer and enhance our work.

Reasonable Adjustments.

If you have an accessibility requirement, disability, or condition that means you might require changes to the recruitment process, please get in touch with our Recruitment Team (careers@wmca.org.uk). We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.

Thank you for considering joining our team at WMCA. We look forward to receiving your application and the opportunity to work together towards our shared goals.