______Retrofit Consultant
With Scotland targeting net-zero emissions by 2045–2050 — and with around 80% of the buildings that will be in use by then already constructed — the retrofit of existing buildings will play a critical role in the nation’s carbon-reduction strategy. Effective retrofit not only lowers carbon emissions, but also reduces utility costs, improves occupant health and comfort, and helps protect households from damp, mould, and fuel poverty.
From initial appraisal through to project completion and in-use performance, our Retrofit Consultancy service supports clients, contractors, and design teams who operate across multiple industry sectors. We deliver cost-effective, high-quality retrofit solutions that minimise risk and provide expert guidance at every stage of the journey.
Carbon Futures is seeking a highly motivated and passionate individual to lead our growing Retrofit offering in Scotland, which is currently supporting more than 600 homes across over 50 projects throughout the country. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and manage retrofit delivery at scale within a forward-thinking company committed to collaboration, innovation, and professional development.
The role demands a strong blend of deep building-physics knowledge, familiarity with rigorous quality standards (particularly PAS 2035 & PAS 2038), excellent energy and performance-modelling skills, and robust project-management capability.
______Who You’ll Be Working For
At Carbon Futures, we are a team of energy and sustainability consultants operating throughout the UK dedicated to tackling the Climate Emergency.
We are passionate. Our focus is always on building performance, and our desire is to do all we can to support the decarbonisation of the built environment.
We are data driven. Our team of industry experts carry out detailed modelling and analysis to maximise building performance and promote best practice solutions across various industry sectors.
We are supporting the transition to net zero. From new build development to deep retrofit of existing assets, our extensive knowledge and expertise allow us to support a wide range of projects throughout the UK
______The Role Profile
We are looking for a passionate and experienced Retrofit Consultant to join our Glasgow team. This Associate-level role is well suited to an individual with extensive experience delivering retrofit projects across both domestic and non-domestic buildings in Scotland or throughout the wider UK.
The successful candidate will demonstrate strong building physics expertise, including a sound understanding of heat transfer, moisture behaviour, ventilation strategies, overheating risk, and thermal bridging. Experience working with older, traditional, or solid-wall construction is advantageous.
Suitable candidates will typically hold architectural or building surveying qualifications. Proficiency in energy modelling tools such as SAP, RdSAP, SBEM and PHPP is important, as is a strong knowledge of heating systems, domestic hot-water solutions, and renewable technologies. Exceptional project-management skills, including the ability to oversee staff, workloads, and client relationships is essential. A strong understanding of a Whole Building Approach is required to ensure effective and sequenced retrofit planning. Knowledge of risk mitigation and quality assurance processes is also welcomed.
The candidate should also have a very good understanding of Climate Change / Net Zero guidance produced by organisations such as AECB, LETI, Passivhaus Trust, RIBA and UKGBC as well as common retrofit standards such as PAS 2035 & PAS 2038 and how to apply this guidance to building performance.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate, and where required, conduct detailed building surveys for all forms of building typologies
- Review energy assessments for domestic and non-domestic buildings
- Review energy modelling using PHPP and designPH
- Review hygrothermal risk of design proposals
- Analyse the energy performance of buildings
- Promote the principles of Passivhaus
- Promote collaboration within the company and project design teams
- Understand and support the delivery of client requirements and project briefs
- Coordinate the production of presentation material and lead design team workshops
- Coordinate the production of high-quality reports and communicate effectively
- Manage and support the programming of workload to team members
- Support the growth and development of less experienced team members
- Help to maintain and improve the technical knowledge of the team
- Client-facing role with business development responsibilities
- Clear and effective communication with clients and stakeholders
Experience/Qualifications
Key experience and academic qualifications will ideally include:
- Proven experience performing within an Associate or Senior Level role, ideally with a minimum of 10 years’ experience within industry
- Extensive knowledge of the construction sector in Scotland
- Bachelor’s degree within an architectural or building surveying discipline
Professional qualifications will include:
- Architect, Architectural Technology or Building Surveying qualification
- Retrofit Coordinator and/or Retrofit Designer
- Certified Passivhaus Designer/Consultant
Desirable qualifications will include:
- Domestic and/or Non-Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA / NDEA)
Skills
Strong proficiency in the following areas:
- Architecture and/or building surveying
- Passivhaus standard
- Understanding of building physics and hygrothermal performance
- Understanding of detailed construction drawings
- Understanding of U-value performance and thermal bridging analysis
- Mechanical & electrical building services design
- Low and zero carbon generating technologies
General skills will include:
- Experience in a client-facing role
- Excellent project management and staff management skills
- Excellent work ethic and ability to work under pressure
- Proficient Microsoft Office and/or Adobe InDesign skills
- Ability to work to tight deadlines and communicate effectively
- Ability to produce high-quality reports and communicate effectively
- Ability to manage the production of drawings if required
- Strong presentation skills
- Fluent spoken and written English is essential, as is eligibility to work in the UK
Company Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Private health insurance
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Company pension contribution
- 35 days annual leave (including Bank / Public Holidays)
- Company training programme
- Employee development plan
- Long-term career opportunities
- Flexible working policy
- Hybrid working policy
- Team building away days
Direct applicants only, we are not accepting agency assistance for this role.
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