We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.
If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.
Work for Orbit. Believe in people.
The role
To be part of a team to deliver our sector leading net zero carbon strategy and assist to drive energy performance improvement through implementation of solutions to reduce carbon and increase energy efficiency through improvements and installation of renewable measures
This role is part of Property where you'll help us to lead the way investing and maintaining 46,000 homes.
What you'll achieve
As a qualified property professional and a subject matter expert on energy efficiency in residential buildings, you will support the Energy Strategy Manager to carry out site and desktop surveys, and using your technical knowledge, specify and recommend best measures and build deliverable work packages
Working closely with the Energy Strategy Manager to develop and deliver our sector leading net zero carbon strategy
To assist the Energy Strategy Manager in utilising and maintaining the RdSAP targeting software to enable in-depth analysis and modelling of the stock both at present and to understand the impact of energy efficiency works on key metrics such as EPC, operational carbon, customer fuel bills, HTC and heat demand
Using your technical knowledge, you will carry out site surveys to validate and specify any proposed energy efficiency works and recommend best measures, assisting the Energy Strategy Manager in building deliverable work packages in the most efficient and cost-effective manner
To manage any pilot schemes to test innovative measures and gather necessary data on the product from a performance, cost and reliability perspective.
To assist the Energy Strategy Manager to ensure all legislative policy requirements are met
Engage with members of the Strategic Asset Management Team to understand the implications of the zero-carbon strategy with other key objectives.What you'll bring
Essential skills
Qualified Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) with an excellent understanding of SAP
Excellent knowledge and understanding of PAS2035
Experience in analysing large energy efficiency-based data sets and creating deliverable and pragmatic packages of projects
Experience in creating project proposals and presenting these to stakeholders at all levels
Experience in converting project proposals into deliverable work streams, inclusive of procurement and project reporting
A knowledge of environmental and property legislation, focusing on housing is essential
Experience of using a range of I.T. packages (including Excel, Parity Projects, Word etc.)
Ability to travelDesirable skills
Undergraduate or Post-graduate qualification in a relevant Building / Sustainability / Energy qualification
Experience in using PowerBI to present complex data sets
PAS 2035 Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management
PAS 2035 Level 4 Qualification in Domestic Retrofit AssessmentWhy Orbit?
Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.
Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us.
A rewarding experience that works for you
We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.
A place to progress
From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow.
For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.
A purpose to feel proud of
We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.
What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.
Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.
How we hire
We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:
Online application
Interview(s)
Decision and offerWe put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check
Salary description
£42487.00 - £46736.00 per year