Retrofit Programme Manager

Are you passionate about sustainability and can help us make a difference?

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Retrofit Programme Manager to permanently join our expanding Sustainability team.

This is an exciting time to join us and help us achieve our mission of investing in people and places to build a stronger, more sustainable future.

This is a pivotal role to oversee and manage the Group's Retrofit Programme and energy efficiency enhancement projects. Your responsibilities will include ensuring compliance with PAS 2035 guidance and adhering to Whole House principles throughout the project lifecycle.

This dynamic role will entail managing large-scale building refurbishment projects within specified timelines and budgets, as well as nurturing positive contractor relationships. Additionally, you'll provide support to the Head of Sustainability and offer leadership to the retrofit team.

If you are highly motivated with exceptional communication skills, capable of inspiring the team and building strong connections with both contractors and customers, we would love to hear from you!

Some things we are looking for:

• Experience of managing Retrofit projects ensuring works are delivered to a high standard

• Experience of contractor management

• Proven experience of delivering medium and large-scale building refurbishment programmes on time and to budget

• Excellent knowledge of energy efficiency measures, PAS 2035, TrustMark and Whole House Retrofit

• Knowledge of Health & Safety & building regulations

• Good working knowledge of sustainability, energy and zero carbon in relation to the built environment

• Level 5 Diploma Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management or be willing to gain qualification in post.

While this position is home-based, you must be able to travel to Group offices for meetings and to various locations across our properties for inspections as needed. The anticipated travel frequency is twice a week.

Some of the great benefits we can offer you:

• Up to 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with the opportunity to buy and sell leave

• Family friendly policies including generous Paternity, Maternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave plus 3 days paid Urgent Domestic Leave

• Medicash membership for all employees which includes access to an employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership and exclusive discounts

• Health Cash Plan worth up to £1700 p/a with cashback for dental, optical, physio and complementary therapies and more

• Pension scheme with minimum employee contributions of up to 3% and Platform will contribute up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)

• Learning and Development opportunities

• Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme

• Employee reward and recognition scheme with wellbeing hub and discount from a wide range of retailers

If you would like more information on this role, please feel free to contact Stephen Edwards (Head of Sustainability) via email:

*We encourage applications for this role, as we will be reviewing applications on a regular basis. Please be aware that we may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date*

Join us and find your purpose at Platform!

Working with us is more than just a job, you will be joining an amazing organisation that values you and your contribution, and where you can truly make a difference and change people’s lives.

You will join the largest social housing association in the Midlands. We're much more than just houses; we build homes, strong communities, and make a real and positive difference to the lives of our customers.

We recognise the unique and individual needs of people, so if you are interested in this role but would like to explore a different way of working to the standard Monday to Friday, 9-5 approach, then please highlight this on your application or discuss it with us at the interview stage. After all, we want to attract the best people to work for us and we know that one size does not fit all.

Platform is a great place to work, we offer lots of opportunities for you to get involved, share ideas and shape what we do - from networking groups through to fun community and social events. This is an exciting time to join us, that will provide you with real exposure to the wider dynamics of a truly modern housing association that will play a major part in delivering our 5-year corporate strategy.

If we receive a high number of applications, this vacancy may expire prior to the closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Platform Housing Group are committed to building a healthy, vibrant and inclusive organisation that treats people with respect and creates opportunities for all.