Location
Hemel Hempstead

Hours
Full Time - Hours not specified

Salary
£47,030 per annum

About the Role
Fixed Term contract for 2 years.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Dacorum Borough Council's Property Services Team as a Retrofit & Sustainability Surveyor on a two-year fixed-term contract.

This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in delivering our ambitious housing investment, retrofit and decarbonisation programmes. Working on major sustainability initiatives, including government-funded energy efficiency projects, you will help improve the quality, comfort and environmental performance of residents' homes while supporting the Council's journey towards net zero carbon.

As a Retrofit & Sustainability Surveyor, you will be responsible for developing specifications, schedules of work and technical solutions for a range of energy efficiency and planned investment projects across the Council's housing stock. You will manage projects from inception through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality and compliance. Working closely with contractors, consultants, residents and colleagues across Housing Services, you will help deliver projects that reduce fuel poverty, lower carbon emissions and improve the long-term sustainability of our homes.

Key responsibilities include:
- Developing specifications, schedules of work and technical solutions for retrofit, decarbonisation and planned investment programmes.
- Supporting the delivery of major sustainability initiatives, including SHDF Wave 3 and other externally funded energy efficiency projects.
- Managing projects from design through to completion, ensuring compliance with programme, budget and quality requirements.
- Monitoring contractor performance and undertaking site inspections to ensure works meet required standards.
- Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, CDM 2015, PAS 2030/2035 and relevant industry standards.
- Working collaboratively with residents, contractors and stakeholders to deliver excellent customer outcomes.
- Assisting in resolving complex customer enquiries and complaints, managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Contributing to the Council's wider asset management, sustainability and housing improvement objectives.

This role requires a valid UK driving licence and use of a car to enable site visits. A Basic DBS check will be undertaken.

Experience
- Experience delivering planned works, capital investment or sustainability programmes.
- Knowledge of residential construction, Building Regulations and CDM 2015, PAS 2030/2035.
- Understanding of retrofit, energy efficiency and decarbonisation principles.
- Strong project management and contractor management skills.

About you
- Enthusiastic and proactive with a customer-focused approach.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
- Ability to build effective working relationships and successfully manage competing priorities.
- Commitment to delivering positive outcomes for residents.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience and knowledge as outlined above are essential.