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Project Manager Retrofit

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
02/10/2026
Advert End Date:
18/10/2026 23:59
Salary:
N9 £47,665 - £50,908 per annum. Please note it is North East MSA policy to appoint at the starting point of the salary band.
Allowances:
n/a
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Policy/ Research
Vacancy ID:
302918
Employment Location:
The Lumen, St James' Boulevard, Newcastle upon Tyne, various ‘spoke’ offices throughout the North East and remote working arrangements.
Post Number:
NECA/26/70
Number of posts:
2
Closing date:
18 Oct
Further Information
Help make North East homes warmer, greener and cheaper to run.

As retrofit devolution progresses in the North East, we’re growing the Warm Homes team. We are looking for two experienced and proactive project managers to work with partners to enable delivery of large-scale retrofit projects across the region. This is an exciting opportunity to join an expanding team, and this role will be pivotal to supporting the North East MSA’s journey to devolution of retrofit funding and powers.

In this role, you will: 
 
  • Support the development and implementation of a new strategic delivery function for retrofit across the region, ensuring that the North East MSA can effectively deliver its retrofit ambitions.  
  • Manage projects to accelerate quality retrofit delivery across the North East.
  • Collaborate with key regional stakeholders to shape and drive retrofit programme delivery.

We’re looking for someone who: 
 
  • Is passionate and knowledgeable about tackling fuel poverty and improving housing through domestic retrofit programmes
  • Can use their excellent project management skills to enable delivery of effective, quality retrofit projects.
  • Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys bringing people together around a common goal. 

We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We support flexible working and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented including women, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people and those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.

If you are organised, collaborative, detail-oriented and motivated by delivering successful projects that make a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

If you would like an informal discussion, or further information about this role please contact Laura Hood, Programme Manager (Domestic Retrofit), laura.hood@northeast-ca.gov.uk.
 
Closing date for applications: 18th October 2026 at 23:59.

For further information about the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority please visit our website www.northeast-ca.gov.uk.

This recruitment is being administered by Durham County Council on behalf of the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority.
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