Senior Retrofit Designer / Assessor
Oxford | Hybrid Working | 9 Day Fortnight | Up to £65k
A growing sustainability consultancy is looking to hire a Senior Retrofit Designer / Assessor to join its Oxford-based team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional who can lead retrofit projects end-to-end, combining hands-on site work with technical design, modelling and client engagement.
The Opportunity
This is a highly varied, project-led role with a strong balance between site-based assessment and technical delivery.
Around 30% of your time will be spent on-site, carrying out fabric surveys and air tightness testing across residential, education and commercial buildings throughout London and Oxfordshire (with travel fully covered).
The remaining 70% will focus on leading retrofit design and analysis, where you'll:
Develop and own retrofit strategies
Deliver building performance modelling
Lead client and design team workshops
Oversee project delivery from initial survey through to final recommendations
This role is ideal for someone who wants to take full ownership of projects, while still staying close to the technical detail.
What You'll Be Doing
Leading retrofit projects from survey through to design and delivery
Carrying out and overseeing fabric condition surveys
Undertaking and interpreting air tightness testing
Developing practical, buildable retrofit strategies
Delivering modelling using IES-VE and PHPP
Leading client meetings, workshops and design discussions
Producing and reviewing high-quality technical reports
Mentoring junior team members where appropriate
What They're Looking For
Strong experience in retrofit, building performance or sustainability consultancy
Proven ability to lead projects and deliver work independently
Solid understanding of building fabric, construction and retrofit solutions
Experience carrying out site surveys and building assessments
Familiarity with air tightness testing
Experience using IES-VE and/or PHPP
Strong client-facing and communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders
Full UK driving licence (or ability to travel to sites)
Why Apply?
Lead and deliver end-to-end retrofit projects
A unique mix of site work and technical modelling
Work on impactful projects improving existing building performance
Travel costs covered for site visits
A collaborative and supportive team environment
Clear pathway for career progression and leadership
If you're an experienced Retrofit professional looking for a role where you can lead projects, influence real-world outcomes and stay hands-on technically, this is a strong opportunity to step into a senior position with real ownership.
Whether you're working in the larger corporate companies or a small SME this is certainly one to take note of. Please don't hesitate to apply or get in touch for further info on the email below, we can arrange a confidential conversation anytime to suit you.
Your expert recruitment consultant is Lakshman Sivanesan, reachable via (url removed). Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer