The posting
Job Title: Retrofit Assessor
Location: Eltham
Salary: up to £40,000
Who are Baily Garner?
With nearly 50 years of experience, Baily Garner LLP is a leading multidisciplinary construction consultancy with over 300 employees and offices in Eltham, Manchester, and Birmingham—delivering national coverage. We provide a full suite of services including Architecture, Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, M&E Engineering, Sustainability Consulting, and more.
Our purpose is to positively impact people’s lives. We achieve this by delivering exceptional service and creating opportunities that make a real difference—for our clients, end users, our people, and the planet.
Baily Garner is seeking a qualified and motivated Retrofit Assessor to join our growing Retrofit team based at our Eltham Head Office.
As one of the UK's leading retrofit consultancies, we provide end-to-end PAS 2035 services for local authorities, housing associations and private sector clients. Retrofit Assessment forms a pivotal part of our service offering, providing the foundation upon which compliant retrofit designs and coordinated solutions are developed.
The successful candidate will primarily support the delivery of Social Housing Fund (SHF) Wave 3 programmes across Greater London and the South East, carrying out high-quality Retrofit Assessments and producing accurate PAS 2035-compliant assessment reports using the Elmhurst platform.
Working as part of an established multidisciplinary team, you will collaborate closely with Retrofit Coordinators, Retrofit Designers, Building Surveyors and an experienced administration support team to deliver large-scale decarbonisation programmes that improve the energy efficiency of homes and help clients achieve their Net Zero ambitions.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake PAS 2035-compliant Retrofit Assessments across a range of domestic property types.
- Complete occupancy assessments, condition surveys and building fabric inspections.
- Collect accurate property data required to support retrofit design and coordination activities.
- Identify building defects, maintenance issues, ventilation concerns and other factors that may influence retrofit proposals.
- Produce high-quality assessment reports and supporting documentation using the Elmhurst platform.
- Maintain compliance with PAS 2035, TrustMark requirements and internal quality assurance procedures.
- Liaise with Retrofit Coordinators, Retrofit Designers and clients to ensure assessment information is complete and accurate.
- Manage a personal workload to achieve project delivery targets and programme deadlines.
- Ensure site inspections are undertaken safely and in accordance with company health and safety procedures.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, sharing knowledge and best practice across the retrofit team.
Typical Working Week
The role offers a balance between site-based and office-based activities.
A typical week will include:
- Three days undertaking site surveys and Retrofit Assessments.
- Two days in the office completing reports, reviewing data and supporting project delivery activities.
Most projects are located across Greater London, although travel throughout the South and South East of England may occasionally be required.
Why Join Baily Garner?
- Be part of one of the UK's leading retrofit consultancy teams delivering major decarbonisation programmes.
- Work on high-profile Social Housing Fund projects across London and the South East.
- Join an established team of Retrofit Assessors supported by dedicated administrative staff.
- Access strong career progression opportunities within both the Retrofit Team and Baily Garner's wider multidisciplinary Building Surveying practice.
- Gain exposure to Retrofit Coordination, Design, Building Surveying and wider construction consultancy services.
- Receive ongoing training and professional development support.
- Work within a collaborative and supportive team culture from our Eltham Head Office.
Career Progression
This role provides an excellent platform for individuals looking to develop their careers within the retrofit sector. Opportunities exist to progress into:
Senior Retrofit Assessor
Retrofit Coordinator
Retrofit Designer
Building Surveyor
Project Management and wider consultancy roles within Baily Garner
The breadth of services delivered by Baily Garner provides opportunities for long-term career development beyond a traditional Retrofit Assessor role.
Essential skills/qualifications
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Retrofit Assessor (Level 3 Award in Domestic Retrofit Assessment or equivalent).
- Relevant accreditation through Elmhurst or another recognised accreditation body.
- Understanding of PAS 2035 requirements and retrofit processes.
- Experience undertaking domestic property surveys.
- Strong report-writing and data management skills.
- Good knowledge of residential construction and common building defects.
- Full UK Driving License, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel to project sites.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a wider team environment.
Desirable Requirements
- Experience delivering assessments on SHDF/SHF, ECO, HUG or other funded retrofit programmes.
- Knowledge of social housing stock and retrofit delivery challenges.
- Building surveying, construction, property or energy-related qualifications.
- Experience using the Elmhurst platform.
- Experience working within PAS 2035 retrofit teams.
And That's Not All:
Our commitment to your wellbeing extends beyond the workplace. Here are some of the incredible benefits we offer:
- Flexible working hours (choice of start and finish times based around a 7 hour working day, core hours between 10am-4pm)
- Hybrid working (potential to work from office and home)
- Life assurance cover (four times annual salary) for all colleagues.
- In-house mental health first aiders
- Birthday leave
- Biannual pay reviews
- Scottish Widows pension and salary sacrifice (4.5% contribution matched)
- Professional development scheme
- Sponsorship of professional fees
- 2 paid corporate social responsibility days
- Regular social events
Join us and be part of a company that values your professional growth, work-life balance, and your contribution to our success. Make a difference while enjoying the journey with us.
Please apply with CV and covering letter detailing your current salary, your expectations and why you believe you are suitable for the role.
Baily Garner LLP are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity/paternity needs.
We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage, please let us know.
Example: If you need additional time for assessments, require materials in an alternative format, or need a different interview setting, please inform us, and we will make the necessary arrangements.
