Retrofit Assessor

**About us**:
**Cosy Homes Oxfordshire** is a partnership scheme between RetrofitWorks and the Low Carbon Hub and aiming to make retrofit simple for ‘able to pay’ householders.

**RetrofitWorks **is a not-for-profit membership co-operative for vetted retrofit professionals, offering training and development for their members.

**The Low Carbon Hub** is a social enterprise, based in Oxford, that’s out to prove we can meet our energy needs in a way that’s good for people and good for the planet.

**Due to our continued growth, Cosy Homes Oxfordshire has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Domestic Retrofit Assessor to provide detailed surveys of domestic homes throughout Oxfordshire. Your employer will be RetrofitWorks, and the role will include**:

- Carrying out an in-depth assessment of domestic homes looking at multiple aspects including the buildings construction, structure, architectural features, and current condition. You will also highlight areas of a building which need attention during the retrofit process. This information plays an important role as the basis for Retrofit advice throughout the process given by the Retrofit Coordinators and is the foundation of the Whole House Plan.
- Further in-depth surveys may be required by our Retrofit Coordinators to provide more information, including property condition, ventilation, damp/mould etc.
- Planning all your appointments in collaboration with our central team.
- A flexible approach to working from home - but must be prepared to travel to our office in Charlbury, West Oxfordshire.
- On non assessment days you must be prepared to fulfil other related duties as per scheme managers’ discretion, either from home or at our office.
- Be a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor, holding a Level 3 Diploma in Domestic Energy Assessment (Min 1 year)
- Undertaken a Retrofit Assessor 2 day Upskill Course (Min 1 year)
- Have Trustmark Registration through an Accreditation scheme (Preferably Elmhurst)
- Have a full, clean driving licence and own vehicle for transport.
- Producing accurate floorplans using software such as Plan Up
- Producing energy reports,
- Producing condition survey reports,
- Producing Energy Performance Certificates
- Working knowledge of PAS 2035
- Using Matterport or a similar modelling system.
- Carrying our heat loss surveys.
- Undertaking thermal imaging surveys and producing reports.
- Carrying out borescope surveys and producing reports.
- Commissioning damp surveys and producing reports.
- Experience and technical knowledge of all energy efficiency measures would be a benefit; however, this is not essential as full training will be provided.
- Have undertaken Asbestos awareness training.
- Have undertaken general HSE training.
- Be willing to work at heights (generally loft spaces)
- Passionate about the built environment and being part of the solution to tackle the climate crisis through domestic retrofit.
- Courteous, polite, and experienced in dealing directly with customers.
- Be conscious and amenable to clients wishes regarding Covid safeguarding.
- Able to work well individually as well as part of our team.
- Organised, punctual, and a good communicator.
- Used to working to deadlines in fast paced environment.

**What We Offer - Benefits**:

- Training
- Regular CPDs

**Job Type**:

- Full-time, Permanent
- Monday to Friday
- Flexible working hours will typically range between 8:00am and 5:30pm. (37.5 hours per week)

**Starting date**:Required as soon as possible.

**About PAS 2035**:
PAS 2035:2019 is the overarching British standard for Retrofitting dwellings for improved energy efficiency.

Put simply, it provides specification and guidance for the retrofit of domestic buildings, and details best practice guidance for domestic retrofit projects.

What makes PAS 2035 different, is the approach to the retrofit process which is ‘whole house’ retrofit. This approach considers the home, environment, occupancy, and the householders’ improvement objectives when determining the most suitable measures to install. It also eliminates the issue of retrofit work being considered in isolation which can unintentionally damage the overall building performance.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £28,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Chipping Norton, OX7 3RR: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Are a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA), holding a Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent)?

**Experience**:

- surveying: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chipping Norton, OX7 3RR