The Retrofit Academy has developed a Retrofit Careers Hub which contains all the information you’ll need to find your future retrofit career.
Whether you’re a student looking for a rewarding career, already in retrofit and wondering how to progress, or thinking about a career change, we can help!
The UK needs about 400,000 retrofitters to achieve its Net Zero targets!
The Retrofit Careers Hub is your gateway to an exciting career in the world of retrofit.
Retrofit programmes are underway up and down the country – with insulation being installed, heat pumps replacing gas boilers and solar panels being mounted on the roof.
With millions of homes expected to be upgraded in the next decade, we need about 400,000 people to make it happen. And that spells opportunities for you! Employers are recruiting fresh talent to help make the green revolution a reality.
If you’re looking for a green career, our Retrofit Careers Hub gives you everything you’ll need. Watch our videos about retrofit, read our careers advice, take our careers quiz, explore the different roles available and find your future.
PAS 2035 outlines six key roles needed for major retrofit projects. These roles are essential for early planning, decision-making and the ultimate success of a programme.
They help define a project’s objectives, assess the existing conditions and develop a strategic roadmap for achieving desired outcomes.
So, what are they?
Coordinators manage a project from start to finish, linking together the teams responsible for each stage. They are accountable for protecting the homeowner and public interests.
Assessors are responsible for property assessments, providing the information needed to identify and design appropriate improvement measures.
Advisors offer independent advice to homeowners. They are an important part of keeping projects on track and residents engaged.
Evaluators investigate the reasons why a project has not met its intended outcomes. They are critical for ensuring future projects are successful and funding is spent effectively.
Designers specify how improvement measures will be installed, taking into account how all measures interact.
Installers make the physical changes to a property that have been specified by the coordinator and designer.
