The GMCA has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Officer (Retrofit) to join its award-winning Retrofit Team in the Environment Directorate.
The role will support a team delivering over £100m of housing retrofit measures to help meet the targets in the Greater Manchester 5-year Environment Plan and Retrofit Action Plan, aiming to make Greater Manchester carbon neutral by 2038.
A key focus of the role will be to support the delivery of GMCA’s devolved Warm Homes: Local Grant by carrying out retrofit assessments and technical surveys of homes in allocated districts of Greater Manchester and managing contractors installing retrofit measures.
The energy efficiency improvements and low carbon heating systems installed through these schemes will result in homes that are cheaper to heat, more comfortable to live in, and have less impact on the environment.

• Experience within a housing retrofit environment, preferably with grant-funded programmes.
• Ideally PAS2035 accredited Retrofit Assessor or Domestic Energy Assessor.
• Candidates with transferable skills may be considered for formal training.
• Strong partnership working skills with local authorities, contractors, and partners.
• Knowledge of PAS2035, PAS2030, MCS, and TrustMark technical requirements.
• Experience in conducting site visits to ensure compliance and maintain standards.
• Commitment to tackling climate change and fuel poverty.

• Competitive salary (£34,434 – £38,220).
• Hybrid working scheme with flexibility and wellbeing support.
• Opportunity to work on high-impact sustainability projects across Greater Manchester.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture.
• Pension scheme and other standard public sector benefits.