Retrofit Technical Advisor

The role will support projects nationally and may be required to travel to sites throughout England.

This role is pivotal to improving energy efficiency in our residents' homes and reducing carbon emissions in Anchor's greatest source of emissions (existing homes), improving resident comfort and affordability and mitigating the risks of retrofit.

You will be responsible for working with colleagues across Property & Assets to develop the right retrofit initiatives for our portfolio, archetypes and residents, to help improve energy efficiency our residents' homes and achieve our sustainability strategy targets including EPC C by 2030 and net zero by 2050.

To carry this out, you are required to develop and maintain a centre of knowledge and expertise on retrofitting within Anchor, and, using data such as energy consumption, carbon emissions and EPC ratings, and will work closely with colleagues in portfolio strategy, health & building safety, compliance and property delivery to develop Anchor's retrofitting delivery plans, capabilities, skills and supply chains.

You will support the effective planning, design and delivery of retrofit works through Anchor's retrofit programme and end-to-end processes for delivering high quality works to site with great outcomes for residents.

Anchor's portfolio consists of a high proportion of flatted accommodation with mixed EPC ratings, as well as a significant portfolio of communal heat networks; these represent opportunities and challenges to contend with in this role in shaping an efficient retrofit programme that aligns with wider planned works.,

• Mental health support


• Flexible working options


• Access to online GP appointments


Finance

• Pension plan - contribute between 4% and 8% and we'll match it or better


• Quick and easy pension transfer service


• Savings and financial advice, loans, free life assurance


• Discounts on shopping, holidays, phones, technology and more


Career

• Ongoing personal and professional development programme


• Leadership Pathways online learning resources


• Career progression and promotion opportunities


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Celebrating diversity, celebrating you

Anchor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aim to celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do, as we know that the more diverse our colleagues are, the better care and support we can give to our residents and each other.

We are proud to have an LGBT+ group for our residents, and also Disability, LGBT+ and race and ethnicity colleague networks. These work to celebrate diversity, address concerns, review policy and practice and empower their members. We also have an Inclusive Ambassador network to allow all colleagues to be part of promoting diversity and to be an ally to others.


• Retrofit Coordinator and/or Designer, or qualified by experience as a SAP modeller / energy efficiency designer


• SAP modeller qualifications


• Knowledge and passion for environmental sustainability, decarbonisation of heat and retrofit in the housing and property sector


• Understand SAP modeller software and Energy Management software


• Have knowledge and understanding of energy services and heating systems, building energy performance and fabric-first retrofit


• Have knowledge of the funding framework surrounding social housing decarbonisation


• Strong project and people management skills


• Excellent stakeholder management skills in complex stakeholder environments


• Commercial & business acumen


• Experience of bid writing and management of grant funding and reporting


• Strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills


• The ability to act on your own initiative, lead and adapt to change


• Strong IT and analytical skills, data and evidenced based thinking, analysis and meaningful reporting.


It would be great if you also have:

• Domestic Energy Assessor qualification


• Retrofit Assessor qualification


• Recognised energy management qualification (such as TEMOL or AEM) or degree in energy, M&E design or environmental studies


• Knowledge of the regulatory and legal framework surrounding Anchor's housing and care operations, including building safety, care and housing regulation.


• Awareness of project and change management practices and approaches
  
  Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit providers of care and housing for older people. Our heartfelt ambition is to transform housing and care so everyone can have a home where they love living in later life.