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Retrofit Technical Solutions Advisor

EQUANS
Hertfordshire
3 days ago
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EQUANS is looking for a Retrofit Technical Solutions Advisorto join our team inHatfieldon a permanentbasis. This is a fulltimerole working Monday to Friday. On offer is a competitive salaryand benefits package.

The Retrofit Technical Solutions Advisor is responsible for delivering in-house Retrofit Coordination on live projects, ensuring compliance with PAS standards and best practices in retrofit assessment, coordination, and design. This role supports quality assurance, project oversight, and technical compliance while working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders. The role also requires staying updated on policy changes, funding opportunities, and technological advancements to drive high-quality retrofit solutions.


What will you deliver? 

Deliver Retrofit Coordination on live projects as required, ensuring adherence to PAS compliance frameworks and best practices, providing technical oversight, and ensuring smooth execution.


Conduct Retrofit Assessments on targeted projects, evaluating property suitability, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending appropriate energy efficiency measures.
Support in carrying out quality assurance (QA) on Retrofit Assessments (RAs), Retrofit Coordination (RCs), and Retrofit Designs (RDs), ensuring accuracy, compliance, and the highest technical standards while identifying and rectifying any issues.
Assist in the verification of project data, audit trails, and technical documentation to support compliance audits, funding applications, and project reporting requirements.
Collaborate with technical teams, project managers, and contractors to ensure seamless integration of retrofit measures into project plans and construction activities while ensuring adherence to sustainability best practices.
Identify and resolve technical challenges in retrofit projects, proactively engaging with stakeholders to find effective solutions while ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
Participate in project reviews and technical meetings, providing insights on retrofit solutions, risk mitigation, and process improvements, and ensuring continuous enhancement of retrofit strategies.
Contribute to the development of internal process guides and training materials, helping to standardise retrofit workflows, compliance frameworks, and best practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Stay updated on industry innovations, funding schemes, and policy changes, researching emerging trends and ensuring internal processes and projects align with the latest sustainability and retrofit advancements.
Conduct pre- and post-retrofit evaluations, analysing the effectiveness of installed measures, gathering performance data, and identifying opportunities for process optimisation and improvement.
Engage in liaison with external auditors and industry regulators, ensuring projects meet industry standards and compliance obligations.
Assist in developing strategies to maximize funding opportunities, identifying and integrating relevant financial incentives into retrofit projects.
Provide technical support to procurement teams, ensuring the selection of sustainable and compliant materials and contractors for retrofit projects.
Perform any other reasonable management requests to support retrofit delivery, compliance, and sustainability objectives.

What can we offer you? 

On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package, which includes; 

24 days annual leave(+ public holidays) 


Life Cover equivalent to 1.5xannual salary 
Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers 
Gym membership discounts 
Cycle to work scheme 
Holiday purchase scheme 
2 corporate social responsibility days per year 
Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes 
Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme 
Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in EQUANS), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network 
24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app 

Who are we looking for? 


Essential:

Full Driving Licence with the ability to travel to multiple sites as required.


Retrofit Assessor Qualification and experience of delivering on live projects
Retrofit Coordinator Qualifcation (or in process of obtaining)
Experience in Retrofit Coordination, Retrofit Assessment, or energy efficiency projects.
Strong knowledge of PAS compliance, building regulations, and industry standards.
Ability to analyse technical data, produce compliance reports, and assess retrofit solutions.
Proficiency in project documentation and compliance reporting, ensuring audit readiness and accuracy.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, capable of collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors and project teams.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

Who are we? 

EQUANSis a world leader in energy services with nearly , employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros.


In the UK & Ireland, EQUANS is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables. 


EQUANS 13, UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live. 


EQUANS is a Bouygues group company. 

What's next? 

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch. 

At Equans were committed to delivering a culture where everyones voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans youll find a welcoming and open workplace where youre supported and encouraged to be your true self at work. Youll also have access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young ProfessionalsNetwork) and our Disability Network. 


For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role. Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.


The EQUANS Resourcing Team supports this job advert. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries must come to the resourcing team not direct to EQUANS Managers. 

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