Head of Retrofit Solutions

Annual salary: up to £90,000.00

🚀 Head of Retrofit Solutions – Lead the Way in Sustainable Housing! 🚀

💼 Location: Remote/Home-Based
💰 Salary: Up to £90,000 (DOE) + Car Allowance or Company Car + Fantastic Benefits
📢 Join Mears and Shape the Future of Domestic Retrofit!

Are you a retrofit expert ready to make a real impact? Do you have the vision, drive, and expertise to lead innovative solutions for social housing decarbonisation? If so, we want YOU to take the lead as our Head of Retrofit Solutions!

Why Mears?

We’re at the forefront of sustainable housing solutions, helping social housing clients secure multi-million-pound funding (SHDF, WH:SHF, HUG, ECO) to reduce carbon emissions and create warmer, greener homes. This is your chance to step into a high-profile role, shaping Mears Group’s future retrofit strategy while supporting our growing network of clients across the UK.

What You'll Be Doing:

🔹 Leading the development of domestic retrofit solutions, helping clients achieve their net-zero goals.
🔹 Ensuring full compliance with PAS2035 & DESNZ funding requirements.
🔹 Driving retrofit accreditation & compliance across Mears Group.
🔹 Building and leading a team of specialists to deliver outstanding results.
🔹 Managing client relationships, helping secure funding and drive successful projects.

Role Criteria:

✅ Proven expertise in domestic retrofit and low-carbon housing solutions.
✅ SHDF, WH:SHF, HUG, and ECO funding experience, from bidding to reporting.
✅ Deep understanding of PAS2035 compliance.
✅ Experience working with social housing providers.
✅ Ability to develop and deliver innovative retrofit solutions.
✅ Strong leadership skills—you're great at building, managing, and inspiring teams!

What’s in It for You?

🚗 Car Allowance or Company Car – You choose!
💰 Enhanced Pension & Company Sick Pay – Because your future matters.
👶 Family-Friendly Policies – Including enhanced maternity & paternity leave.
🎉 Annual Family Fun Day – Fully paid trips for you & your family!
💡 Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Services – Free counselling & mental health support.
🎁 Mears Rewards – Earn high street vouchers for your great work!

This is more than just a job—it’s your chance to make a lasting impact. If you’re ready to lead the future of retrofit, apply now and let’s make a difference together!

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Vickie Rudge ([email protected])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.