Retrofit Talent provides specialist retrofit recruitment across the North East and the surrounding areas. We connect local authorities, social housing providers, installers and retrofit contractors with fully vetted, PAS 2035-compliant professionals who can support ECO4, SHDF and GBIS delivery.
Retrofit Talent supports employers and job seekers across the North East of England, covering Newcastle, Sunderland, County Durham, Gateshead, Middlesbrough and surrounding areas. With a high proportion of older housing stock and strong decarbonisation investment, demand for skilled PAS 2035 professionals continues to grow throughout the region.
We partner with local authorities, social housing providers, installers and energy-efficiency contractors delivering ECO4, SHDF and GBIS-funded projects. Whether you require Retrofit Coordinators, Assessors, Designers, Domestic Energy Assessors, Project Managers or installation teams, we supply fully vetted professionals who understand the unique needs of North East housing.
For job seekers, the North East offers roles across assessment, design, coordination and installation. We help candidates find rewarding retrofit opportunities across cities, towns and rural areas throughout the region.
This rapid growth has created a shortage of skilled professionals — which is where our specialist recruitment team supports both employers and job seekers.
We provide experienced professionals across the North East, including:
If you are searching for retrofit work in the North East, we support a wide range of opportunities, including:
Salary and day rates in the North East typically range higher due to demand. We work with reputable employers across North, South, East and West the North East.
We recruit across:
We recruit across all PAS 2035-compliant roles including Retrofit Coordinators, Retrofit Assessors, Retrofit Designers, Domestic Energy Assessors (DEAs), Project Managers, Site Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and specialist installers for ECO4, SHDF and GBIS programmes across the North East.
Salaries vary by role and experience. Retrofit Coordinators typically earn £40,000-£60,000 annually, while contract day rates range from £250-£450. Retrofit Assessors earn £35,000-£50,000, and Retrofit Designers command £45,000-£65,000. the North East rates are typically 10-20% higher than national averages due to demand and cost of living.
PAS 2035 is the UK standard for retrofitting dwellings for improved energy efficiency. All ECO4, SHDF and GBIS projects require PAS 2035-compliant professionals. This ensures retrofit work meets quality standards, reduces risk, and qualifies for government funding schemes.
We recruit across Newcastle, Sunderland, Gateshead, County Durham, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees and surrounding North East areas.
For urgent roles, we can provide shortlisted candidates within 48-72 hours. Standard placements typically take 1-2 weeks from brief to interview stage. We maintain a pre-vetted database of PAS 2035-qualified professionals ready for immediate deployment across the North East projects.
📞 07435 722 581
✉ Jamie@RetrofitTalent.co.uk
📍 Serving Newcastle, Sunderland & County Durham
We recruit nationwide across the UK