If you have successfully completed Elmhurst’s Retrofit Lead Assessor Training, you are eligible to join our Retrofit Lead Assessor Competency Scheme.
Becoming a member allows you to demonstrate your professional competence and association with the UK’s leading energy assessment and retrofit accreditation body, giving your clients confidence in your ability to undertake Retrofit Lead Assessments in line with PAS 2038.
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Why join Elmhurst’s Retrofit Lead Assessor Scheme?
As demand for non-domestic retrofit continues to grow, driven by PAS 2038 compliance and increasing regulatory focus, there is a clear need for competent professionals who can deliver high-quality, evidence-based assessments. Joining Elmhurst’s Retrofit Lead Assessor Scheme demonstrates to your clients that you meet these expectations, providing assurance that your work aligns with industry standards and best practice.
The scheme supports you in delivering robust, compliant non-domestic retrofit assessments by building on your existing expertise as an energy professional and positioning you at the start of the whole-building retrofit process.
As a member, you’ll benefit from Elmhurst’s market-leading technical support, giving you ongoing access to expert guidance, resources, and industry insight to help you confidently carry out your role and stay up to date with evolving requirements.
Experience the Elmhurst Advantage
Elmhurst offers a range of benefits for members, including expert technical support, comprehensive guidance materials, free insurance and much more!
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Technical support that you can rely on!
We have the UK’s largest team of experts, here to support you in your Retrofit Lead Assessor role. Our team will work with you to resolve any issues you may have, even when you are out on site!
Access to purpose-built forms to support you in your role
Our purpose-built Retrofit Lead Assessment and Condition Reporting forms are exclusively available to Elmhurst Accredited Retrofit Lead Assessors. Designed to support you in your role, these tools help you work efficiently while ensuring you capture all the relevant information required for compliant, high-quality assessments.
Greater Exposure for your Business
Add your name and services to one of the industry’s best online directories for energy and retrofit professionals. Our directory receives thousands of searches every month and we signpost this directory at events, to your potential clients and the wider industry.
Free insurance cover
Our member policy provides free Professional Indemnity (PI) and Public Liability (PL) Insurance, which will automatically cover members for the production of energy certificates and relevant reports (cover up to £5m).
Discounted Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
All Elmhurst CPD training events will be automatically discounted for you through your member log in. Free CPD can also be claimed from our regular technical bulletins and ‘Energy Matters’ publication.
Fees
Joining/Application Fee:
£95 + VAT Free of Charge when you train with Elmhurst
Membership Fee (Year 1):
£395 + VAT
Membership Fee in 2nd and subsequent years:
£495 + VAT
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How Does Elmhurst Compare?
| Elmhurst Energy | Other Accreditation Schemes |
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| Access to Industry leading Technical Support teams across covering all areas of energy assessment | ✔ | ❌ |
| 100% Independent (Do not compete with members) | ✔ | ❌ |
| Regular Technical Bulletins and guidance documents | ✔ | ❌ |
| Exclusive Members Area | ✔ | ✔ |
| Entry onto public Find-an-Assessor Directory | ✔ | ❌ |
| Bespoke training options | ✔ | ✔ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
For support with your application, please contact the accreditation team on the below:
Alongside your personal/contact information, you will need to upload:
- Proof of identity,
- Certificate(s) of Qualification.
Once you submit your application, the Elmhurst accreditation team will process it and get in touch if any information is missing.
One your application is processed, you will receive a welcome email with login instructions to the Elmhurst members area; this will provide you with access to our online software, welcome packs and relevant guidance documents.
To join the scheme, you must have successfully completed Elmhurst’s Retrofit Lead Assessor Training and meet the required competency criteria for undertaking non-domestic retrofit assessments.
Yes, you must complete the Retrofit Lead Assessor Training before applying to the competency scheme, as this provides the knowledge and competency required to carry out assessments in line with PAS 2038.
Being a competent Retrofit Lead Assessor enables you to carry out Retrofit Lead Assessments and Condition reports on non-domestic buildings, ensuring that projects begin with a robust, evidence-based evaluation in line with PAS 2038 requirements.
A Retrofit Lead Assessor is responsible for initiating the retrofit process by assessing the building’s performance, gathering key data, and coordinating inputs required to inform retrofit decisions. This role sits at the start of the whole-building retrofit process.
This scheme aligns with PAS 2038, the specification for the energy retrofit of non-domestic buildings, ensuring that assessments are carried out using a structured and compliant approach.
Yes, members have access to Elmhurst’s technical support team, as well as guidance materials and industry updates to help you stay compliant and confident in your role.