Retrofit Assessor

Job Title:

Retrofit Assessor

Location:

Eltham

Salary: up to £40,000

Who are Baily Garner?

With nearly 50 years of experience, Baily Garner LLP is a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy with over 300 employees and offices in Eltham, Manchester, and Birmingham—delivering national coverage. We provide a full suite of services including Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, M&E Engineering, Sustainability Consulting, and more.

Our purpose is positively impact people's lives. We achieve this by delivering exceptional service and creating opportunities that make a real difference—for our clients, end users, our people, and the planet.

Baily Garner is seeking a qualified and motivated Retrofit Assessor to join our growing Retrofit team based at our Eltham Head Office.

As one of the UK's leading retrofit consultancies, we provide end-to-end PAS 2035 services for local authorities, housing associations and private sector clients. Retrofit Assessment forms a pivotal part of our service offering, providing the foundation upon which compliant retrofit designs and coordinated solutions are developed.

The successful candidate will primarily support the delivery of Social Housing Fund (SHF) Wave 3 programmes across Greater London and the South East, carrying out high-quality Retrofit Assessments and producing accurate PAS 2035-compliant assessment reports using the Elmhurst platform.

Working as part of an established multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with Retrofit Coordinators, Retrofit Designers, Building Surveyors and an experienced administration support team to deliver large-scale decarbonisation programmes that improve the energy efficiency of homes and help clients achieve their Net Zero ambitions.

• Undertake PAS 2035-compliant Retrofit Assessments across a range of domestic property types
• Complete occupancy assessments, condition surveys and building fabric inspections
• Collect accurate property data required to support retrofit design and coordination activities
• Identify building defects, maintenance issues, ventilation concerns and other factors that may influence retrofit proposals
• Produce high-quality assessment reports and supporting documentation using the Elmhurst platform
• Maintain compliance with PAS 2035, Trust Mark requirements and internal quality assurance procedures
• Liaise with Retrofit Coordinators, Retrofit Designers and clients to ensure assessment information is complete and accurate
• Manage a personal workload to achieve project delivery targets and programme deadlines
• Ensure site inspections are undertaken safely and in accordance with company health and safety procedures
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, sharing knowledge and best practice across the retrofit team

The role offers a balance between site-based and office-based activities.

A typical week will include:

• Three days undertaking site surveys and Retrofit Assessments
• Two days in the office completing reports, reviewing data and supporting project delivery activities

Most projects are located across Greater London, although travel throughout the South and South East of England may occasionally be required.

• Be part of one of the UK's leading retrofit consultancy teams delivering major decarbonisation programmes
• Work on high-profile Social Housing Fund projects across London and the South East
• Join an established team of Retrofit Assisters supported by dedicated administrative staff
• Access strong career progression opportunities within both the Retrofit Team and Baily Garner's wider multidisciplinary Building Surveying practice
• Gain exposure to Retrofit Coordination, Design, Building Surveying and wider construction consultancy services
• Receive ongoing training and professional development support
• Work within a collaborative and supportive team culture from our Eltham Head Office

This role provides an excellent platform for individuals looking to develop their careers within the retrofit sector. Opportunities exist to progress into:

• Senior Retrofit Assessor
• Retrofit Coordinator
• Retrofit Designer
• Building Surveyor
• Project Management and wider consultancy roles within Baily Garner

The breadth of services delivered by Baily Garner provides opportunities for long-term career development beyond a traditional Retrofit Assessor role.

• Qualified Retrofit Assessor (Level 3 Award in Domestic Retrofit…