Job Description

Job description

MSS Group (part of the RSK Group)

are recruiting for an experienced

Retrofit Technical Manager

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Purpose of the Role

The Retrofit Technical Manager will be responsible for overseeing the technical outputs of team of retrofit assessors and air tightness testing technicians. The post-holder will ensure all assessments, testing, and reporting are delivered to the highest standard and in compliance with PAS 2035, client requirements, and retrofit coordinator expectations. The role is critical in ensuring quality assurance, technical compliance, and best practice across MSS Group's retrofit activities.

Key Responsibilities

Coach and support a team of retrofit assessors and air tightness testing technicians. Ensure all assessments, testing, and technical outputs meet PAS 2035 standards, internal quality protocols, and client requirements. Act as the primary technical authority for retrofit assessment and testing within the business. Work closely with external retrofit coordinators to provide accurate, timely, and high-quality technical input. Oversee quality control processes, including auditing of reports, site inspections, and data validation. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and technical guidance to ensure consistent delivery. Support training, mentoring, and CPD of technical staff to ensure competence and compliance. Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve technical queries and maintain strong working relationships. Monitor industry and regulatory developments, ensuring MSS Group remains compliant and at the forefront of best practice. Provide regular reporting to senior management on team performance, quality metrics, and compliance status.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

Strong knowledge of PAS 2035 requirements and its application in retrofit projects. Proven experience managing or supervising technical teams within retrofit, energy efficiency, or building performance sectors. Experience in retrofit coordination, assessment, air tightness testing, or related building performance evaluation methods. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines. Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders. High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.

Desirable:

Relevant technical qualifications in building energy performance (e.g. Retrofit Coordinator, Retrofit Assessor, ATTMA accreditation). Knowledge of energy modelling software and data analysis tools. Experience delivering training or mentoring technical staff. Understanding of wider sustainability, carbon reduction, and energy efficiency policy.

Qualifications

Degree, HND, or equivalent in a relevant discipline (e.g., Building Services, Energy, Environmental Science, Construction, or Engineering). Retrofit Coordinator qualification Professional memberships (e.g., Retrofit Academy, CIBSE, RICS or equivalent) advantageous.

Key Attributes

Leadership and team management ability. Proactive and solutions-focused mindset. Commitment to continuous professional development. Strong integrity and professional standards.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary sacrifice for purchase of electric vehicles Smart Health/digital GP service Permanent additional day' annual leave for 5, 10 & 15 years - MSS For the year only - additional day' annual leave for 10, 20, 30, 40 & 50 years - RSK Cycle to work scheme. Wellbeing ambassadors - network of internal mental health first aiders Gym/lifestyle discounts Bereavement counselling Life assurance - 3 x annual salary payment for death in service
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RSK Group (MSS Group's parent company) is an equal opportunities employer.

RSK will not accept unsolicited CVs from agencies other than RSK PSL or Secondary agencies.

About Us

Based in Cardiff, Wales, MSS is a 500-strong company of skilled professionals operating in highly regulated environments, providing industrial and commercial cleaning, waste management, asbestos removal, water treatment and security services, in addition to asbestos consultancy and retrofit work. Working across the public and private sectors, we are known for being highly responsive and focusing on proactive client management, delivering the best outcomes for our clients.

Our clients are diverse and include large multinational businesses, tier one contractors and public-sector bodies. Joining MSS is an opportunity to expand your technical remit and work at a company that prioritises its workforce, giving them an opportunity to succeed. We value our people and want them to make the right decisions in the course of their work and succeed with us.

The MSS Group is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company car Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff CF24 5PE