At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct property assessments to improve energy efficiency and customer living conditions.
- Company: Join a housing association dedicated to sustainable homes and community impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, generous leave, birthday off, and more perks.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while promoting sustainability.
- Qualifications: Need a Retrofit Assessor qualification or relevant experience in property surveying.
The predicted salary is between 34078 - 37645 £ per year.
Location: Bolton
Salary: £34,078 - £37,645 (Grade 4)
Contract Type: Permanent
Benefits: Hybrid working, generous annual leave, birthday day off and much more.
Join us in making a real difference to the homes and lives of our customers. As a housing association, we're committed to providing safe, affordable and sustainable homes, and as a Retrofit Assessor, you'll play an important role in helping us achieve this. This role sits within a newly established team, offering an exciting opportunity to support the delivery of retrofit and investment programmes as the service continues to grow. Through property assessments and customer engagement, you'll gather the information that supports investment decisions and energy efficiency improvements, helping customers live in homes that are warmer, safer and more affordable to run. This is an opportunity to combine technical expertise with a people-focused approach while contributing to a more sustainable future.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out retrofit assessments, property inspections and occupancy assessments in line with programme requirements and industry standards.
- Collect, validate and accurately record property, condition and energy performance data, including survey information, photographs and supporting evidence.
- Identify and report property defects, damp and mould indicators, ventilation concerns, heating issues and any factors that may affect retrofit works or customer outcomes.
- Provide clear assessment findings and recommendations to support retrofit planning, investment decisions and programme delivery.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and stakeholders to support the successful delivery of retrofit and planned investment programmes.
- Deliver a positive customer experience by communicating professionally and working sensitively within occupied homes, taking account of individual needs and circumstances.
- Maintain accurate records and appropriately escalate health and safety, safeguarding, vulnerability or access concerns in line with organisational procedures.
What you'll need to succeed
- A Retrofit Assessor or Domestic Energy Assessor qualification, or equivalent experience in property surveying, energy assessment, stock condition surveying, planned works or housing compliance.
- Experience of carrying out property, stock condition, energy, repairs, compliance or housing-related surveys.
- Knowledge of domestic building construction, property condition and energy performance, with the ability to identify defects and issues relating to damp and mould, ventilation and heating systems.
- Strong communication and customer service skills, with experience of working respectfully and effectively with customers in occupied homes.
- The ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks and work to deadlines while maintaining high levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Confidence using digital systems and Microsoft 365 applications to record, manage and share information effectively.
- A collaborative approach, commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and a focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for customers.
What we offer
- Hybrid working & flexibility supporting work-life balance.
- Generous annual leave starting at 27 days, rising to 32 days after 5 years plus bank holidays.
- Birthday day off take your birthday as paid leave.
- Buy or sell annual leave flexible options to suit your lifestyle.
- Local bank holiday extra day off around New Year.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity & adoption pay.
- Free on-site parking at key office locations.
- Employee Assistance Programme emotional wellbeing support for you and your family.
- Cycle to Work & Car Leasing Schemes save on tax and NI.
- Pension schemes with life insurance cover.
- Perkbox - an employee engagement platform with perks, benefits, rewards, wellbeing resources, discounts, freebies and more.
- Healthcare cash plan claim back costs for dental, optical, physio & more.
- Lifestyle discounts cashback and savings at major retailers.
- Learning & development opportunities grow your career.
- Volunteer day sup to 5 paid days to give back.
Retrofit Assessor in Bolton employer: Be One Homes
As a Tenancy Enforcement Officer in Bolton, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic team that values your contributions and prioritises employee well-being. With benefits like hybrid working, generous annual leave, and a special day off for your birthday, we foster a work culture that promotes work-life balance and personal growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying ample opportunities for professional development.
