Retrofit Programme Manager - Birmingham, West Midlands County

Posted 16 Mar 2024

Platform Housing Group

Birmingham, West Midlands County (Renewable Energy)


Job Type:permanentDuration:
Category:Renewable EnergyRecruiter Reference:989355
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Are you passionate about sustainability and can help us make a difference? 

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Retrofit Programme Manager to permanently join our expanding Sustainability team. 

This is an exciting time to join us and help us achieve our mission of investing in people and places to build a stronger, more sustainable future. 

This is a pivotal role to oversee and manage the Group's Retrofit Programme and energy efficiency enhancement projects. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with PAS 2035 guidance and adhering to Whole House principles throughout the project lifecycle. 

This dynamic role will entail managing large-scale building refurbishment projects within specified timelines and budgets, as well as nurturing positive contractor relationships. Additionally, you'll provide support to the Head of Sustainability and offer leadership to the retrofit team. 

If you are highly motivated with exceptional communication skills, capable of inspiring the team and building strong connections with both contractors and customers, we would love to hear from you! 

Some things we are looking for: 

Experience of managing Retrofit projects ensuring works are delivered to a high standard 

Experience of contractor management 

Proven experience of delivering medium and large-scale building refurbishment programmes on time and to budget 

Excellent knowledge of energy efficiency measures, PAS 2035, TrustMark and Whole House Retrofit 

Knowledge of Health & Safety & building regulations 

Good working knowledge of sustainability, energy and zero carbon in relation to the built environment 

Level 5 Diploma Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management or be willing to gain qualification in post. 

While this position is home-based, you must be able to travel to Group offices for meetings and to various locations across our properties for inspections as needed. The anticipated travel frequency is twice a week.  

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:     

Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave          

Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave       

Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts               

Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more             

Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions) 

Learning and Development opportunities 

Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme  

Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers   

If you would like more information on this role, please feel free to contact Stephen Edwards (Head of Sustainability) via email: Stephen.Edwards@platformhg.com 

*We encourage applications for this role, as we will be reviewing applications on a regular basis. Please be aware that we may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date*

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