Overview
Retrofit Project Manager We are looking for a Retrofit Project Manager to lead the delivery of Cambridge City Councils housing retrofit investment programme, improving the energy efficiency, comfort and performance of Council homes.
As part of the Council’s Energy and Retrofit team – which oversees all retrofit activity across the Council’s housing and mixed tenure buildings – you will translate ambition into action, delivering high quality, whole-building retrofit projects across a varied housing portfolio and help develop the team and systems needed to scale retrofit across Cambridge.
What you’ll do
* Lead retrofit projects across Council homes, from feasibility through to delivery
* Specify works, appoint and manage specialist consultants and oversee contract delivery
* Develop practical, innovative retrofit solutions for different property types
* Works collaboratively across Council services and with external partners
* Help build team capability, processes and capacity to scale retrofit delivery
* Manage and motivate a team to delivery customer focussed projects on time and within budget
What you’ll bring
* Experience managing construction, retrofit or housing capital projects
* Strong project management skills, including procurement and contract oversight
* Understanding of energy efficiency and retrofit in the built environment
* A collaborative, solutions focussed approach and strong communication skills
What we can offer
* A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
* Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
* Agile and Flexible working
* Annual leave purchasing scheme
* Annually negotiated pay and award progression
* Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Family friendly policies
* Flexible Bank Holidays
* Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
* Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
* Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
* Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
* Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
* Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
* Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
* Staff reward and recognition framework- including annual staff awards ceremony
* Subsidy for public transport
* Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform
Hours
This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week. Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.
Contract
Permanent
Salary
£47,181 to £52,413 (City Pay Band 7), pro rata for part time.
Location
This is flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.
More Information
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy.
Application Process
You can follow the on-screen instructions to ‘Apply Online’ and submit an application.
If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self-Serve (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Closing date: 08 February 2026
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