Pathway To Retrofit Assessor

We have an exciting five-year growth plan that includes hiring approximately 100 new staff members. We are starting by hiring an additional 30 people over the next 12 months. Our goal is to have the right people in the right seats, and our mission is to be the employer of choice within the sector, empowering each team member to grow, innovate, and make a difference.

The Retrofit Assessor will join a team of professional and experienced Retrofit Assessors and will support the delivery of our projects to support the roll out of energy efficiency improvements across all housing tenures carrying out retrofit energy assessments and providing energy efficiency advice to a high standard keeping in line with our client’s requirements and with a focus on Social Value.

What is a Cyd Pathway Role? 

Cyd Pathway roles offer an exceptional opportunity, blending a traditional apprenticeship alongside a range of additional support. These roles provide our employees with clear performance standards, designated mentorship, and ongoing support, alongside a structured pay scale that rewards development and ensures fair pay whilst providing employee value. Moreover, each pathway guarantees employment upon completion, fostering commitment from Cyd Innovation and providing job security. 

Most pathways include a formal training plan tailored to address individual learning needs, covering core skills and role specific training. Additionally, external work placements may complement training initiatives. Progression is a collaborative effort between the employee and employer, providing support while encouraging individuals to advance at the right pace. Cyd, meaning ‘Together’ in Welsh, embodies the collaborative nature of our pathway offerings, emphasising collective efforts to achieve the best outcomes. 

Throughout the pathway, employees are informed of expectations for progression and provided with ample support. They receive mentoring and coaching to attain their goals, with Cyd Innovation’s investment ensuring access to the necessary tools for success. This approach elevates the pathway experience beyond a typical apprenticeship, enhancing work quality and fostering ongoing skill development, setting you up to succeed. 

Pathway to Retrofit Assessor (DEA Route) 

Your roles and responsibilities be the same as an experienced Retrofit Assessor as this represents where you will be in time given with your commitment and working with Cyd Innovation during your pathway. Your role is however split into stages based on your competence levels so whilst there may be many areas of this role you do not yet know; these are the areas you will develop and grow during this opportunity until you become competent.  

For example, for all new Pathways we expect you will need help and support on the elements of the role, and as time goes on, your competence and confidence in this area will grow, with you increasingly meeting more of the roles and responsibilities. 

This Pathway is for individuals already suitably qualified with experience as a Domestic Energy Assessor and looking to become a Retrofit Assessor. You will still be required to undertake DEA’s whilst on this pathway. 

Job Scope – Retrofit Assessor  

The Retrofit Assessor is responsible for assessing the energy efficiency and thermal performance of buildings to support retrofit projects. This role involves conducting detailed surveys, identifying improvement opportunities, and evaluating the building’s current condition. The assessor ensures compliance with PAS2035 standards, provides recommendations for upgrades, and works with the Cyd Retrofit Co-ordination team to achieve the desired outcomes for the decarbonisation of the properties for our clients. 

Key Responsibilities – Retrofit Assessor 

• Conducting Building Surveys: Perform thorough assessments of existing buildings to evaluate their energy efficiency and identify areas for improvement. 

• Compliance with PAS Standards: Ensure all retrofitting work complies with PAS2035:2023 standards, including procedures for assessing energy performance.  

• Generating Reports: Utilise Retrofit Systems and Produce detailed reports that outline the current performance of the building and recommend appropriate energy-saving measures. 

• Energy Efficiency Analysis: Analyse building systems (e.g., heating, insulation, windows) and propose energy efficiency improvements. 

• Quality Assurance & Monitor Retrofit Projects: Undertake Site visits on behalf of Retrofit Co-ordinators to gather evidence and maintain retrofit projects of meeting the key requirements for Trustmark lodgement. 

• Ongoing Assessment and Feedback: Provide ongoing evaluation during the retrofit process to make sure energy improvements meet expectations. 

• Client Guidance and Advice: Offer expert advice to clients on maintaining energy efficiency and meeting the requirements of Trustmark including project or client specific requirements such as Housing and Health and Safety requirements. 

• Research and maintaining Continued Development; Provide insight on relevant market changes to support and guide our service delivery and support strategic vision.  

Pathway Roles – Training 

Training, upskilling, and mentorship are a key aspect of a pathway role that will help support and broaden your knowledge and improve your competency as a pathway.  

Our Pathway to Retrofit Assessor roles will come with the following training opportunities. The completion of training is a requirement of this pathway role. 

A Level 3 or higher qualification in Energy Assessing, such as Energy Assessment for Domestic Buildings (or a similar qualification). 

You can expect to develop skills and knowledge in this pathway in the following;  

• Completion of specific PAS2035 Retrofit Assessor training with an accredited provider, which covers the principles and standards of retrofit assessment. 

• Practical experience working in the retrofit or energy efficiency sector, particularly with domestic and commercial buildings. 

• Familiarity with energy-saving technologies and building fabric improvements. 

• A strong understanding of construction methods, building performance, and materials, as well as how these affect energy use and thermal comfort. 

• Knowledge of UK building regulations and standards, including energy performance regulations like Part L of the Building Regulations. 

• Proficiency in energy modelling and assessment tools commonly used in the industry, such as SAP (Standard Assessment Procedure) or RdSAP (Reduced Data SAP) for energy performance calculations. 

• Support with Membership with professional bodies like Energy Institute (EI), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) which can enhance credibility and career prospects. 

We understand that some forms of training, especially exam based qualifications can be more difficult for some people than others, as a pathway role, the team at Cyd Innovation will support and help you succeed by ensuring you have access to other competent Retrofit professionals or any other support to help and assist you in preparing for passing your exams. 

Like many professional qualifications, once you gain your qualification, you will join a governing body to maintain your training and knowledge, this will be done via Continued professional development (CPD). We support all staff with CPD by ensuring you have time and opportunity to complete 35 hours of CPD annually as a requirement of the role to keep abreast of industry changes and maintain your knowledge 

What makes a great Pathway Candidate? 

You should apply for Pathway roles if you have a genuine desire and ambition to achieve a new professional career in the industry. Pathway roles are a large investment of time and commitment for you as well as resources and money for Cyd Innovation, so it is vital we have the right person for the role.  

You must be willing to commit your time and attention to all aspects of the role and whilst in some Pathway roles you do not need experience or qualifications, an enthusiasm to learn, being adept in some of the role attributes and showing passion and ambition in the area are essential. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 

Cyd Innovation is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage people from disadvantaged backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those living with disabilities and prior convictions.  

Cyd means ‘together’ in Welsh, and for us as a business, we hope to bring an equal, diverse, and inclusive team together from all backgrounds to support us to make a real and positive difference.  

We are working hard to create a diverse and inclusive team, as we know that different experiences and backgrounds make a stronger and better workplace.  

Beyond words, we are proving that we are committed. 

• Over 50% of our staff are females, and 30% of females are in strategic leadership roles.  

• We are a disability-friendly employer.