We are an independent energy consultancy based in Kings Langley, Hertfordshire. Life at Abbey Consultants is fast-paced and exciting. We work with major national housing developers and small independent builders throughout all stages of the building process.

We are passionate about sustainable construction; it’s at the heart of everything we do! Our service is underpinned by trust, simplicity and an unwavering focus on our clients’ needs. We are a small, close-knit team and our success is dependent on collaboration, hard-work and dedication.

Office Administrator

About the role

We are looking for someone to join us primarily in an administrative capacity. A large part of the role will involve managing the calendar of our four engineers, liaising with our clients and engineers to book/cancel/reschedule appointments. You will also carry out PA duties for our founder and director, Matt.

The role is largely people-facing and involves answering our clients’ questions via email or phone. You will also be responsible for the upkeep of the office and general filing. The role will also require that you jump in where necessary to help out the team, especially entering data into the software systems we use.

Key responsibilities

  • Answer phones and greet visitors
  • Schedule appointments and maintain calendars
  • Schedule and coordinate staff and other meetings
  • Input data to our software SAP 2012 (training will be provided)
  • Prepare and file communications, such as emails, invoices, reports and other correspondence.
  • Perform data entry to support team when necessary
  • Proofread and edit reports before they go out to clients

You will be expected to carry other duties within reason.

 

About you

We are looking for a friendly individual who will work well in a small, fun team. Ideally, you would have a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role. Working knowledge of the Microsoft software is a must.

  • Highly organised
  • Good communicator, both verbal and written
  • An excellent eye for detail
  • Polite and professional telephone manner
  • Good understanding of administrative systems
  • 1-2 years+ experience of diary management

 

Key details

Start: Immediate

Salary: Dependent on experience

You will be required to travel into the office for this role which is located just off Kings Langley High Street.

 

Benefits

  • Opportunity to join fun and friendly team.
  • We are a small company so there is also opportunity to grow and take on responsibility quickly.
  • Opportunity for flexible working hours, this will be discussed at the interview stage.

 

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to the email address below.

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Air Testing Engineer

We are always on the lookout for talented and driven air leakage testing engineers to join our onsite team. 

You might be a recent graduate with air leakage testing knowledge or a qualified engineer with years of experience under you belt. Either way we would love to hear from you.

You will be passionate about carrying out on site air tightness and leakage testing and building a career with a successful sustainability consultancy. Your role will focus on the provision of air leakage testing, air pressure monitoring – leading this area of the business, with the support of the directors who bring this service provision in-house.

Ideally, candidates will be fully qualified to carry out air tightness testing, however, for the right applicant we will consider training.

If this sounds like you, please email us your CV and cover letter outlining why you are suitable for the role.

More about the role

The successful candidate will need to:

  • Have the ability to read and measure from construction drawings, as the calculation of envelope area’s is required
  • Have a good level of computer proficiency and an aptitude for using and understanding software for the purpose of performing your role (training will be provided)
  • Be a personable and professional representative for Abbey Consultants (Southern Ltd) with excellent communication skills
  • Will be highly numerate and demonstrate keen attention to detail
  • Show a proactive mindset
  • Be willing to travel

Salary: Dependent on experience

Experience

  • Minimum – Five GCSE or equivalent at pass grade, including mathematics and a science.
  • Minimum 2 years of work experience within a customer facing service industry.
  • Full driving license with less than 3 penalty points essential

**Please note that this role involves some heavy lifting of equipment**

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SAP Assessor

We are always on the lookout for driven and passionate Energy Assessors to join our team.

We would love to hear from you if you have previous experience of carrying out residential and/or commercial energy assessments using industry recognised tools such as FSAP, Design SAP or SketchUp. You will be a qualified On-Construction Domestic Energy Assessor who knows the planning and Part L building regulations process inside out. You may also have experience of writing sustainability reports and strategies for planning phases and dealing with local renewables obligations and requirements.

We also welcome applications from more experienced consultants who may have further SBEM/NDEA qualifications.

If this sounds like you, please email us your CV and cover letter outlining why you think you would be a great fit.

More about the role

The successful candidate will need to:

  • Be very well organised
  • Show a proactive mindset
  • Demonstrate a keen attention for detail
  • Demonstrate a strong client focus
  • Enjoy problem solving
  • Bring a positive personality and a strong team ethic

You will be responsible for managing your own projects, liaising with our wider team and maintaining close communication with the client teams.

Opportunities for a hybrid of office/ at home working.

For the right candidate, this role will provide significant opportunity to progress and develop to a senior role as you grow with the business.

Salary: Dependent on experience

Experience:

  • SAP Assessor: 1 year (required)
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