Ridge and Partners LLP
Retrofit Design Lead
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Retrofit Design Lead
Location: London
About Ridge
At Ridge, we deliver innovative, sustainable, and high-quality solutions for our clients. As a leading multi-disciplinary consultancy, we work at the forefront of the UK’s decarbonisation and retrofit programmes, supporting social housing providers to:
- Improve energy efficiency
- Reduce carbon emissions
- Enhance residents’ quality of life
Due to sustained growth in our retrofit services portfolio, we are seeking an experienced and qualified Retrofit Designer to join our dedicated Retrofit Team.
The Role
We are seeking an **experienced Retrofit Design Lead to join our growing team, playing a pivotal role in delivering high-quality retrofit design solutions across a diverse portfolio. This is a senior-level position responsible for:
- Leading retrofit design delivery, with a focus on complex archtypes—particularly high-risk buildings (HRBs)
- Ensuring compliance with evolving legislation and industry standards
- Owning design strategy, project delivery, team leadership, and client engagement
- Supporting Ridge’s continued expansion in the retrofit and decarbonisation sector
Key Responsibilities
- Project Ownership: Lead retrofit design projects from concept through to delivery, with a particular focus on complex retrofit measures across multiple building archetypes.
- Technical Compliance: Ensure compliance with PAS 2035, Building Regulations, Building Safety Act, and other relevant standards and regulations.
- Technical Authority: Act as the senior technical lead, providing guidance and oversight to internal teams and serving as the principal point of contact for clients and contractors on design-related project queries.
- Team Mentorship: Manage and mentor Retrofit Designers, supporting their career development, workload planning, and progression within the retrofit sector.
- Design Coordination: Lead cross-disciplinary design coordination, ensuring integrated and compliant solutions are implemented.
- Risk & Compliance: Drive expertise in risk management and building safety compliance, with a focus on high-risk buildings and complex projects.
- Documentation: Develop, review, and oversee the production of specifications, technical reports, and design documentation alongside the Retrofit Design team—including owning the design QMS process.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain client, contractor, and stakeholder relationships.
- Business Development: Support bid submissions and fee proposals, including pricing of projects and retrofit service growth initiatives.
- Delivery & Quality Assurance: Manage project resourcing, programme delivery, and quality assurance to guarantee delivery aligns with Ridge’s commercial and technical standards.
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About You: Essential Requirements
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- Qualification:
- Qualified Architect (ARB/RIBA) or Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT)
- Technical Proficiency:
- Highly proficient in Revit with demonstrable project experience
- Retrofit Experience:
- Extensive experience in retrofit design delivery, including leadership of projects
- Strong working knowledge of:
- PAS 2035
- Building Regulations
- Building Safety Act
- HRB Experience:
- Proven experience retrofitting residential tower blocks under PAS 2035
- Sector Knowledge:
- Social Housing / Public Sector experience in retrofit delivery
- Leadership Skills:
- Managed design teams, workload delegation, and client-facing project leadership in the past
- Commercial Acumen:
- Explicit experience preparing fee proposals and pricing retrofit design work
- Risk Management:
- Strong understanding of retrofit risk, sequencing, and compliance
About You: Desirable (Plus Factors)
- Additional Qualification:
- Level 5 Diploma in Retrofit Coordination and Risk Management
- Sector Experience:
- Commercial retrofit projects and public sector dwellings (e.g., churches, schools)
- Experience working within multi-disciplinary consultancy environments
- ** Funding Schemes:**
- Knowledge and experience with retrofit funding schemes (e.g., Warm Homes, Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund (SHDF)) would be advantageous.
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