Self-Employed Retrofit Assessor (with Solar PV Surveying Experience)

Location: Nationwide, UK
Southampton – SO14 3TL

Birmingham – B1 1TB

Manchester – M1 1AE

Leeds – LS1 2HT

Bristol – BS1 4ST

Glasgow – G1 3SL
 London – WC2N 5DU

Newcastle upon Tyne – NE1 7PF

Cardiff – CF10 1EP
 
Job Type: Freelance / Contractor / Self-Employed

Industry: Retrofit | Renewable Energy | Domestic Energy Efficiency | Solar PV Surveys

Pay Per Assessment:

 

£120 – Pre-Retrofit Assessment

£190 – Full Retrofit Assessment

+£50 – Solar PV Technical Survey Add-On

 

🚀 Join the UK’s Energy Retrofit Revolution

We’re hiring Retrofit Assessors with proven solar surveying experience to support a national programme of home energy efficiency improvements, including solar PV system assessments. If you're an experienced, RA-qualified energy assessor with your own vehicle, borescope, and tablet – we want to hear from you.

 

🔍 Role Overview

As a self-employed Retrofit Assessor, you'll carry out energy performance surveys and PAS 2035 retrofit assessments across domestic properties. For homes where solar PV is an option, you’ll complete a technical solar survey to assess feasibility and installation requirements. You’ll typically complete 2–3 scheduled assessments per day, within your preferred region or nationally.

 

✅ Key Responsibilities

Conduct Pre-Retrofit Assessments to PAS 2035 standards

Complete full Whole House Retrofit Assessments

Carry out Solar PV Technical Surveys (roof pitch, orientation, structure, electrical setup)

Upload survey data via tablet using approved digital tools

Liaise with scheduling teams and maintain high standards of customer service

 

🧰 What You’ll Need

Retrofit Assessor Qualification (RA trained) – essential

Experience with solar PV surveys – confident in technical requirements

Your own vehicle – with full UK driving licence

Own equipment – borescope + tablet (for digital survey submissions)

Strong knowledge of EPCs, building fabric, and energy-saving measures

Ability to work independently and manage your own time effectively

 

💷 Pay & Schedule

Pre-Retrofit Assessment: £120 per completed survey

Full Retrofit Assessment with Solar Survey: £190 + £50 solar add-on

Expected volume: 2–3 completed surveys per day

Paid weekly

 

🌍 Why Join Us?

High demand across the UK – multiple live contracts

Be part of the green energy transition and net-zero drive

Flexible working – you choose your patch and availability

Support from dedicated office-based scheduling and compliance teams

Opportunities to grow with a nationwide network of retrofit professionals