Location: Nationwide

This is an opportunity to work with our multidisciplinary team of Property Consultants, Project Managers, Building Surveyors, Services and Sustainability Engineers, to deliver domestic (and some non-domestic) retrofit services, to assist our clients in delivering their net zero carbon strategies for their existing stock.

We are seeking a skilled Retrofit Lead to oversee our retrofitting projects from inception to completion. The Retrofit Lead will be responsible for coordinating all aspects of retrofit projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, project management, and a passion for environmental sustainability.

• Lead and manage Ridge’s Retrofit offering, including the development of our Retrofit processes, procedures, templates, documents, etc.
• Manage resourcing for Retrofit projects, including recruitment, line management, etc.
• Lead business development for our Retrofit services, including marketing, networking, fee proposals, tender submissions, etc.
• Lead and manage retrofit projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, including engineers, contractors, and other supply chain members, to ensure successful project execution.
• Coordinate with our Property Consultancy team to undertake energy surveys (RdSAP data collection) and lodgement of EPCs, to maximise post-survey and retrofit opportunities.
• Conduct site assessments and develop retrofit strategies to improve energy efficiency and reduce environmental impact.
• Coordinate both in-house and sub-consultants required to undertake specialist services and testing.
• Prepare project proposals, cost estimates, and feasibility studies for retrofitting initiatives.
• Oversee procurement of materials and equipment, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and issues, and implement corrective actions as needed to ensure project objectives are met.
• Ensure compliance with building codes, regulations, and safety standards throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare project reports and communicate project status updates to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of retrofitting processes.

• Accredited Domestic and Non-Domestic Energy Assessor
• Registered Retrofit Coordinator (PAS2035)
• A professional qualification such as RICS, RIBA or CIBSE
• Consultancy experience and/or a background in Public Sector Housing Management at a senior level
• Experience of using Energy Efficiency modelling software
• Preferably an understanding or experience of preparing EPCs, collecting SAP data and PHPP reports
• Strong knowledge of retrofitting principles, energy efficiency technologies, and sustainable building practices
• Excellent leadership, communication, and commercial awareness.

What's in it for you

Our people are our business – our vision is to be ever-progressive, expanding our expertise and nurturing our talent through Quality, Innovation & Growth, to achieve our strategic outcomes:

• Growth which fuels ideas and opportunity for all
• Purposeful and meaningful work
• Continual development and mentoring
• Empowerment, inclusivity and respect
• Happiness and enjoyment
• Openness, honesty and integrity
• Acting as one team.

Your reward is focused on your total wellbeing, with a package to support all aspects of life. In addition to your salary, you can expect:

• A healthy holiday balance of 25 days, plus bank holidays & the ability to buy/sell to suit you
• 3 days a year to give your time to others, volunteering for great causes
• An inclusive wellbeing offer:
• Financial – Life Assurance, Pension Scheme (3% Employee, 6% Employer), Income Protection, Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme, flexible choice of Critical Illness Insurance
• Physical – Free Private Medical Insurance, Doctor at Hand Private GP, Best Doctors, flexible choice of Dental Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, GymFlex & Healthcare Cash Plan
• Mental – Mental Health First Aiders, Help@Hand by Unum
• Car allowance 
• A flexible approach to hybrid working, to suit both you and your team
• Tailored career development – focused on professional, personal and/or educational.

We believe that everyone performs their best when they feel like they belong and can be their true selves at work. As an equal opportunities employer, we will support you to ensure you have everything you need to be successful and achieve your best in your career at Ridge. If you’d like to discuss accessibility, accommodations or adjustments during your application & selection process, please contact us at workwithus@ridge.co.uk and we will work with you to ensure you feel included and supported.