Retrofit Designer

About The Role

To oversee and Retrofit Design on all Retrofit measures in compliance with PAS
20:35 standards and Building regulations across all national contracts /locations, to review technical surveys, proposed works, products and installation methods to ensure proposed design is suitable and compliant. To manage volumes and workflows and internal reporting.

• Pension Scheme (Auto-enrolment after completion of probation).
• Buying/Selling of annual leave after a successful probation period in the allocated window.
• Professional growth opportunities.
• Parking available in office locations.
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Work-related training (in-house and external where appropriate).
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.

• Management of design to ensure contract compliance with all work specifications and PAS
  2035/2030 standards.
• To review and stay up to date with all existing building regulations relevant to the design works
• To build and develop a robust top class internal design service across all engagements and all work streams within CCS.
• To support all department managers & report to Head of Department.
• To ensure continuous improvement and application of CCS business/quality processes in all aspects of our service.
• To manage, improve and maintain first class processes and end to end management of works and company processes.
• To partake in client meetings and briefings, specifically with internal work force and external contractors
• To work with the Retrofit Coordinator and PAS Compliance Manager to ensure first class complaint delivery.
• To continue to build positive relationships and collaboration between Design, Surveying and Operational teams
• To provide constructive feedback to surveying team on quality, improvements required and liaise closely with the surveying manager.
• Ensure CPD is kept up to date and relevant regular product training.
• To provide weekly reports to the Head of Department and PAS Compliance manager.
• To ensure timely and effective business process via Protean/management systems to aid accurate data on jobs and workflow.

• Experience and proven track record of at least 2 years at senior management level.
• Proven experience in the management of similar discipline/managers of a technical nature.
• Proven background in social housing programs preferred.
• Relevant degree in construction & built environment.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience within design environment preferred
• Experience of working across all work streams installation, retrofit projects,
• Proven experience in top class customer service
• Willing to gain further qualifications in built environment.
• IT competence with CRM systems & Digital awareness
• Understanding of design and technical refurbishment (Fabric and Renewable Tech)
• Understanding of compliance requirements and process management in social housing sector.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applicants no matter what their ethnicity, gender, sexuality, beliefs or nationality.

• You pride yourself on truth and share knowledge for the greater good.
• You are committed to improvement and are an active team participant.
• You accept responsibility for your role and promote ownership in others.
• You have a desire to be successful and achieve goals, whether small or large.
• You are flexible to meet business needs and actively work towards expanding your knowledge and skills.