The vacancy About the role Contract type: Permanent Working hours: 37.5 hours per week Location: Tewkesbury (with travel across Bromford operating areas) At Bromford, we invest in homes and relationships so that people can thrive. We believe every customer has the right to a home that is safe, secure, and warm - and we never compromise on making this a reality. As lead surveyor - decarbonisation, you will lead the delivery of whole-house retrofit and energy-efficiency projects across our housing stock. These projects will be funded through major national programmes, such as: The Warm Homes Social Housing Fund (WH:SHF) Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) Future net zero and decarbonisation initiatives Alongside these funded programmes, you will also manage investments in technologies like insulation, ventilation, air source heat pumps, and solar PV. These are complex, multi-disciplinary projects that require close collaboration with contractors, internal teams, and funding partners. You will also lead a team of retrofit professionals and hold full responsibility for quality, compliance, customer experience, and successful delivery. This includes making sure all works meet technical standards such as PAS 2035 and CDM 2015, while aligning with funding rules and Bromford's broader investment goals. This is a key leadership role, helping us reduce carbon emissions, tackle fuel poverty, and support the national move towards net zero. It's about creating homes that customers are proud to live in and that enable them to thrive. As this role involves regular travel across our operating areas - from Lichfield to Chipping Sodbury - a company car or cash allowance is provided. We also offer a hybrid working model, which includes time working from home, in our offices, and out on-site. What We're Looking For We are looking for someone with a strong technical background in retrofit and energy-efficiency work. You'll have the leadership skills to manage people and performance, and the experience to guide large, complex programmes from start to finish. You should have: Experience delivering funded retrofit or energy-efficiency programmes Knowledge of PAS 2035, retrofit coordination, and low-carbon technologies Experience managing budgets, performance, and supply chains A strong focus on compliance, quality, and long-term value Confidence in working with a wide range of stakeholders, including customers Essential Experience and Skills Experience managing retrofit or decarbonisation projects at scale Technical understanding of insulation, ventilation, heat pumps, and solar PV Familiarity with PAS 2035, TrustMark, and related grant conditions Experience managing a team and developing others Budget management and reporting aligned to funding streams Strong knowledge of health and safety and regulatory frameworks Ability to manage suppliers and contracts across multiple projects Confident user of digital tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and retrofit platforms Qualifications To apply, you will need one of the following: A degree or equivalent qualification in construction, building services, surveying, or a similar field Or, relevant experience with a combination of skills aligned to retrofit delivery We also value the following certifications (desirable but not essential): Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment Project management qualification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2) ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment Level 4 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment Membership of RICS, CIOB, or CIH We can support you to gain professional membership or qualifications as part of your career development. Additional Requirements A full UK driving licence Ability to pass a basic DBS check, if required Flexibility to work outside normal hours when needed A self-motivated and organised approach to managing your workload We are also looking for someone who is open to further training as retrofit technology and national standards continue to evolve. Benefits Package Company car or cash allowance alternative Performance Bonus: Based on individual and company-wide targets Flexible Working: We're happy to explore options if this is important to you Personal benefits fund: £500 annual allowance for benefits such as private medical insurance, dental treatment, critical illness cover, or gym membership Annual leave: 27 days per year, plus bank holidays, with an option to buy or sell up to 5 days Pension options: Choose from two pension schemes, with employer contributions of up to 10% Life Assurance Health and wellbeing services: Free access to 24/7 GP services, counselling, legal advice, and more Retail discounts: Save money on groceries, clothing, electronics, and more Closing date: 21st July 2025 Interview date: Monday 28th July We recommend applying early, as we may close this vacancy sooner if we receive a high number of applications. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact Natalie Sayer, Resourcing and Talent Specialist, at Natalie.sayer@bromford.co.uk. About us We're part of one of the biggest housing associations in the country, Bromford Flagship. As Bromford, our purpose is simple and honest: we invest in homes and relationships so that people can thrive. We provide over 47,000 homes in the West Midlands and West of England; we have relationships with more than 112,000 customers; we have a strong balance sheet and we plan to deliver 11,000 more homes by 2032. But we're only just getting started. Through place-based working, our people build progress from the ground up. You'll find us at the heart of the communities we serve, forging stronger neighbourhood relationships, reacting faster to shifting needs, and planning smarter. And we've created a thriving place of our own - giving brilliant people like you the tools and opportunities to build a future. With development that helps you grow in your role, build future-ready skills, and perform at your best. All within a vibrant and inclusive culture guided by our DNA (https://www.bromford.co.uk/careers/working-for-bromford/). We're a place for people determined to make a difference. Bromford. A place to make your own. Diversity Statement We are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining colleagues who are representative of the diverse communities we work with. This commitment is embedded in our DNA, and we are striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all colleagues feel valued and respected, and individuality is celebrated. We are a proud "Disability Confident" (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces covenant to support those who serve. We encourage people from all sections of our community to apply for jobs with us. Particularly, we welcome those who have been historically underrepresented in areas of our workforce including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, women, and members of the LGBTQIA community. Great Place To Work Certified Bromford have once again been certified as a Great Place To Work (Nov 24 - Nov 25). The 2024 Great Place to Work Trust Index Survey highlighted that our employees believe we have an amazing company culture and that 91% of our employees were made to feel welcome when they joined us. We are also proud to have been named as one of the UK's Best Workplaces for Women for two years running (2023 and 2024) demonstrating that all colleagues, regardless of gender, can thrive at Bromford.