What's the Opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to join our rapidly expanding Retrofit department. As a built environment consultancy, with a standalone retrofit department, we specialise in providing full Retrofit services to a plethora of clients in the industry. You will be working on large scale social housing regeneration projects, consisting of the implementation of multiple energy efficiency measures. Some of the projects we have been involved in consist of upwards of 500 properties at a time and the installation of fabric measures, building appliances & renewable energy. You will join a cross-collaborative practice and be able to expand your knowledge of the built environment, with the Retrofit team closely working with other in-house disciplines such as architecture, sustainability, engineering, building surveying. You will have access to the Retrofit Development Pathway which allows for direct training, CPD and further retrofit related qualifications, with the aim of progressing our Retrofit employees in their career. What you need to do to be effective in this role Professional Oversee the retrofit process from start to finish as a Retrofit Coordinator, working closely with Ridge's Retrofit Assessors, Retrofit Designers, other retrofit team members as well as installers, contractors and clients. Protect the client's and the public's interest, ensuring that projects are safe, high quality and performing to their maximum potential. Aim to mitigate risk and anticipate problems before they arise. Someone with a proactive nature is absolutely key to this role. Ensure appropriate integration and communication between teams throughout all stages of the project life cycle and ensuring PAS2035& Building Regs compliance throughout. Carry out energy modelling and produce Improvement Option Evaluation & medium term plans for multiple properties across several projects. Ensure projects remain compliant with PAS2035, PAS2030 as well as the necessary DESNZ funding requirements. Lodge properties upon completion of works to the Trustmark database ensuring successful lodgements in line with DESNZ funding timescales. Provide regular updates and feedback to key stakeholders at scheduled meetings on project progress and ensure tracking of key performance metrics. You will be the key client facing person for Ridge and take on the role of overseeing entire projects. Providing advice on energy efficiency measures, which will respond to client objectives such as improving energy efficiency performance, reducing carbon emissions, reducing fuel bills as well as increasing thermal comfort. Liaise with key external stakeholders such as social housing providers, asset managers, programme managers, contracts managers, installation contractors and various clienteles within the built environment & social housing industry. Collate important documentation such as retrofit assessment data, technical surveys, insurance guarantees and more in line with PAS2035 & PAS2030 compliance, keeping project data and documentation organised and structured. Assist retrofit designers with compiling PAS2035 property compliant property design packs. Personal Must be highly efficient with technology and using various software's such as AirTable, Cotality, PAS Hub, Elmhurst and/or Microsoft Excel Must be within commuting distance from the Ridge Manchester/Bristol/London office. Role is hybrid; however, some office days are required. Must have driving licence to be able to conduct site visits when necessary. An analytical mind with a high level of intellect - combining excellent written and oral skills Must have experience of working with social housing providers and contractors on large scale retrofit projects (SHDF, LAD, HUG etc.) The skills and experience you need to have for this role Must possess Level 5 Retrofit Coordination & Risk Management qualification Experience of retrofit coordination under SHDF schemes Must have Level 3 EEM in Older & Traditional Buildings Preferred but not essential: Level 3 Domestic Energy Assessor qualification and Level 4 Domestic Retrofit Assessor qualification Consultancy experience and/or a background in retrofit related projects An understanding and/or experience of PAS2035 processes, including producing Improvement Option Evaluations and Medium Term Plans & lodging work with Trustmark