Vacancies

Retrofit Assessor

Job Information

We are looking for someone to join our award-winning Warmer Homes Team within the Climate change department who is passionate about customer care and interested in helping to make Northumberland’s resident’s homes warmer and more energy efficient. This role will suit someone from a housing, advice, technical or construction background.

The retrofit assessor will carry out dwelling assessment surveys on domestic properties, on private and social housing tenures, to determine which energy efficiency measures and low carbon heating would be most suitable for a particular dwelling in accordance with the industry standard PAS2035:2023

This position is based at County Hall, Morpeth but it will require the ability to travel across Northumberland to visit homes to carry out the retrofit assessment surveys.

This vacancy is offered on a Fixed Term basis until 31/03/2028.

ROLE OF THE JOB

Carry out whole-dwelling surveys within Northumberland, to establish the most appropriate energy efficiency measures for that particular home. These surveys are known as retrofit assessments and are carried out in accordance with the standard called PAS2035:2023.
As part of the survey the role will identify the location and severity of any existing construction or structural defects, leaks, condensation and/or mould growth in the dwelling, review existing ventilation, site constraints, air permeability and complete an occupancy appraisal.
The survey determines the energy efficiency ratings for the dwelling (known as RDSAP or SAP ratings) and will establish the required dimensions of the dwelling, identification of existing building services and a detailed appraisal of the dwellings construction along with estimated annual fuel use, fuel costs and carbon dioxide emissions. Photographs and defects are recorded.
The role also includes carrying out ‘snagging’ visits and dealing with complaints.
Good standard of customer care, the ability to work on own initiative, ability to drive across Northumberland and good team player are essential requirements.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Full training will be given but the following qualifications will need to be gained within 3 months of being appointed as these are essential for the role:

Hold, or working towards a Level 3 Diploma in Domestic Energy Assessment within 3 months of appointment; Hold or gain level 4 award in Domestic retrofit assessment within 3 months of appointment (NCC will provide training required to achieve relevant qualification)
Willingness to undertake health and safety training such as asbestos awareness, ladder safety etc
Valid UK driving licence

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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Further information
Please note that this is a full time position but applications on a secondment or part-time basis would be considered for the right applicant.

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

Alternative application format:

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For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.

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