Design Engineer – Retrofitting

Design Engineer – Retrofitting

Location: Derby (hybrid working)

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: £38,000.00 - £42,000.00 per annum

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking
• Remote work option

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Must hold MCIAT accreditation

Overview:

We are a dynamic family-owned retrofit practice committed to enhancing homes across the UK while reducing CO2 emissions. Specialising in energy-efficient retrofit projects, we collaborate closely with social housing providers to combat fuel poverty and contribute to net-zero carbon goals. Our comprehensive services cover initial retrofit assessments, design, and coordination within the Retrofit PAS 2035 framework.

Description:

 We are seeking a Senior Architectural Technologist to support our design team under the guidance of the Head of Design. The ideal candidate will have experience in retrofit projects and must hold MCIAT accreditation for a minimum of two years.

Responsibilities include team management, project delivery, and fostering the continuous development of the design team.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct energy performance and retrofit assessments for designated properties.
• Develop design proposals aligned with project objectives for energy efficiency.
• Effectively communicate design proposals to team members and project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with commercial, project management, and installation teams for seamless design delivery.
• Attend and document design and project team meetings as required.
• Monitor project progress and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain quality control standards for design outputs.
• Mentor junior team members to uphold professional standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 2 years of MCIAT accreditation.
• Proficiency in Revit with the ability to share expertise. (2 years)
• Strong teamwork skills with leadership capabilities.
• Excellent organisational, multitasking, and time management abilities.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration.
• Proactive approach to process improvement.
• Passion for decarbonising the UK’s housing stock.