Building Energy Experts - Retrofit Designer

Elmhurst Energy; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmhurst Energy is seeking a qualified Retrofit Designer to join their growing team in Bristol. This role involves creating high-quality, PAS 2035-compliant retrofit designs contributing to sustainability efforts in building performance and carbon reduction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in retrofit design and the ability to adapt strategies for various building types.

Qualifications

• Qualified Retrofit Designer with experience in designing retrofit strategies.
• Detail-oriented and capable of producing high-quality technical designs.
• Ability to adapt designs for traditional and older buildings.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality technical designs across a wide range of building types.
• Take central role in delivering PAS 2035-compliant retrofit designs.
• Balance cost, performance, and buildability in design strategies.

Skills

Experience with PAS 2035

Building performance modelling

Technical design skills

Tools

Design software

Job description

Building Energy Experts - Retrofit Designer

Published Date: 28/07/25

Closing Date: No closing date at this time.

Location: Gloucester Road in Bristol

We are a small but growing, award-winning sustainability consultancy with big ambitions. Delivering retrofit, testing, and consultancy services, we help improve building performance and reduce carbon emissions.

We are currently hiring for various roles so please ensure to look through al the vacancies below, as well as read through the linked job descriptions.

Retrofit Designer:

This job is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified and detail-orientated Retrofit Designer to join our growing team. This is your chance to take a central role in delivering high-quality, PAS 2035-compliant retrofit designs that make a real difference to people, places, and the planet. As a key part of our team, you’ll be responsible for producing high-quality technical designs across a wide range of buildings types.

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow quickly, take real ownership, and help shape the future of a mission-driven business, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, write us a cover letter answering the following questions –

1. What’s your experience designing retrofit strategies under PAS 2035, and how do you balance cost, performance, and buildability?
2. Which software or tools do you use for retrofit design, and how confident are you in building performance modelling?
3. Tell us about a time you had to challenge or revise a proposed retrofit plan—how did you approach it and what was the result?
4. How do you take site limitations and installer feedback into account when creating your designs?
5. What’s your experience with traditional and older buildings, and how do you adapt your approach for those types of properties?

How to Apply

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, we’d love to see your application. Please help us get to know you by submitting the following to [e-mail] or click the link below.

• Your up-to-date CV.
• A covering letter that tells us a bit more about you and your interest in this role.

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