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Cyd Innovation

Retrofit Assessor Pathway

2 days ago

Holywell

Job Description Pathway to Retrofit Assessor (DEA Route) Reports To: Gareth Gathern, Head of Operations Salary Scale: £30,000 to £40,000 Benefits: Cyd Benefits Package Location: Office / Hybrid ((Holywell, North Wales) Hours: 40hrs per week (flexible working) Date: Aug 2025 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. Pathway Roles – How you will be assessed? Stage 1: Growth Support and direction are required in most tasks. Learning and mentorship required to complete competencies, typically unable to work independently without direction. Making mistakes is integral to the learning process here. Stage 2: Partial Competence Improvements in the competencies, but direction remains key to progress. Demonstration of skills learnt being used and confidence beginning to build in the tasks. Can work independently on occasion given initial direction. Stage 3: Mostly Competent Shows understanding how to perform the role and can work independently at times but require some level of support or direction. Showing confidence in the task in hand and able to suggest ideas and improvements. Stage 4: Unconscious Competence The role is second nature and can be performed easily without conscious thought, works independently, and brings ideas and solutions with well-conceived ideas and approach. Cyd Benefits Package • Competitive salary., • Paid wellbeing hour every week., • 25 days of holiday (plus Bank Holidays)., • Flexible working policy., • Company pension scheme., • Occupational sick pay., • Enhanced Wellbeing initiatives., • Free tea and coffee in the office., • Frequent team days and social activities., • Opportunity for career progression and training., • A unique opportunity to contribute to a socially focused business that is making a positive difference., • Paid volunteering days.

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