Retrofit Quality Manager

Full time - 35 hours per week

Edinburgh/Remote working – Based on site

About the role

Are you thinking about how to move into a more rewarding career? One where you play a leading role in helping to accelerate the decarbonisation of Scotland's homes and tackle the climate change emergency? Changeworks, Scotland’s leading environmental charity, is looking for a talented individual to join its industry-leading team as Retrofit Quality Manager.

This role is based within the Technical Support Team, and you will report to the Technical Support Manager. The teamwork with local authorities and housing associations to improve their housing stock and reduce fuel poverty.

As Retrofit Quality Manager, you will lead the Quality Assurance team who ensure that these projects are delivered to contract specification and in line with Scottish Government guidance. You’ll use your experience in construction or building surveying to guide the team and deliver an industry leading service.

You will be a good communicator, used to working with both internal and external stakeholders and be able to lead and motivate a team. You will be confident in working individually and have strong organisational and time management skills. You will provide a high level of customer service at all times and be comfortable offering energy advice to householders.

You will be highly motivated and keen to learn as the service is constantly evolving to make sure it is still relevant and fit for purpose. Additional training and ongoing development will be offered as part of this role. 

About us

Changeworks is a great place to work. We hold Investors in People Platinum accreditation (something only a few organisations in Scotland have), and we were nominated for employer of the year by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce this year. Our staff overwhelmingly would recommend us as an employer too.

The Climate Emergency has resulted in ambitious national targets to reduce carbon emissions from the built environment and reduce rates of fuel poverty. This has driven a significant increase in the number of pilot and large-scale interventions delivered by Changeworks and external organisations in this area. These include delivery of impactful energy efficiency advice to individuals, community groups, and organisations.

We are a growing organisation, and this role is crucial to the delivery of our ambitious objectives. We want to decarbonise homes in Scotland on a massive scale, and that needs talented individuals like you to help us deliver on our objectives. You’ll receive full training plus coaching and mentoring.

We offer a wide range of staff benefits including flexible working, bike to work scheme, an excellent pension scheme and 26 days paid holiday plus 9 public holidays per year.

At Changeworks, we welcome and encourage applications from everyone.

Closing date for applications: 11am, Monday 15 July 2024

Interviews: To be confirmed

Changeworks ~ delivering positive low carbon living.