Retrofit Designer & Coordinator

Job Title: Retrofit Designer & Coordinator
Location: Commutable to Bristol
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and coordinate PAS 2035-compliant whole-house retrofit designs, including fabric, ventilation and heating strategies.
Produce detailed retrofit drawings, specifications and technical details to support planning, tender and construction stages.
Ability to undertake and interpret energy performance analysis (e.g. SAP, PHPP, IES or similar) to inform design decisions and performance targets.
Retrofit Coordination, preparing and managing retrofit plans, risk assessments and compliance documentation.
Lead technical reviews including thermal performance and natural ventilation to identify appropriate measures.
Coordinate with clients, social housing providers, Residents, contractors and consultants to align design intent, programme and delivery.
Monitor design progress against project schedules, updating plans and coordinating information flow across the project team.
Provide technical input during site stages, addressing design queries, reviewing installations and supporting quality assurance.

Key Requirements:
Proven experience delivering retrofit projects within a PAS 2035 framework, ideally in a social housing context.
Strong practical experience in retrofit design and detailing for existing buildings, including fabric and ventilation solutions.
Demonstrable capability in energy modelling and performance analysis using SAP, PHPP, IES or comparable tools.
In-depth technical understanding of building physics, including heat transfer, moisture movement and ventilation strategies.
Experience planning and scheduling multi-property or programme-based retrofit projects.
Track record of coordinating with multiple stakeholders on SHDF or similar funded retrofit programmes.
Ability to interpret and apply relevant retrofit standards, regulations and guidance to real-world projects.
Strong organisational, documentation and coordination skills, with attention to technical accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications:
ARB-registered Architect / Architectural Technologist Background
Qualified Retrofit Designer and Level 5 Retrofit Coordinator (or equivalent recognised accreditation).
Degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, Building Physics or a closely related discipline.
Additional training or certification in energy modelling, building performance or low-energy design is advantageous.