Retrofit Project Assistant

Location: Mandela House, Cambridge, CB2 (Hybrid Working)

Hours: 37 hours per week

Pay Rate: £17.45 per hour PAYE / £21.73 per hour Umbrella

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and organised Retrofit Project Assistant to support the delivery of net zero, energy efficiency and retrofit projects across its housing stock. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative, organisational and communication skills who is interested in supporting sustainable housing improvements and energy efficiency initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support project officers and managers throughout the briefing, development, planning, procurement and delivery stages of retrofit and energy efficiency projects.
• Assist in preparing project specifications, documentation and tender submissions in line with council procedures and relevant standards.
• Support tenant and leaseholder engagement, including drafting letters, producing flyers, arranging surveys and home visits, and coordinating engagement events.
• Assist with the preparation and submission of planning and Building Regulations applications.
• Prepare monthly reporting data for funded projects and support project monitoring activities.
• Coordinate the collection of pre- and post-retrofit Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) data.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities to assess energy performance, tenant comfort and satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate property records and update the Council's central asset management database.
• Research potential funding opportunities and assist with the preparation of grant and bid applications.
• Provide project support, including site visits and cover for colleagues when required.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, industry standards and best practice.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage information accurately and meet deadlines.
• Confidence communicating with tenants, leaseholders and project stakeholders.
• Good IT skills and experience maintaining databases or preparing reports.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An interest in retrofit, energy efficiency, sustainability or housing projects.

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Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.