Commercial energy assessor

Entry Requirements:

You can get into this job through specialist courses run by private training organisations.

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

Entry requirements:

OtherRoutes

If you have no previous experience of commercial energy assessing you'll need to do one or both of the following:

• Level 3 Diploma in Non-Domestic Energy Assessments
• Level 4 Diploma in Commercial Energy Assessments

With a Level 3 diploma, you can carry out assessments on existing buildings.

With a Level 4 diploma, you can carry out assessments on new and existing commercial buildings.

If you have relevant experience from related roles or industries like surveying, construction or engineering, you may be able to do a fast-track course or have your previous experience accredited.

Required Skills:

Digital skills : to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Skills:

• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• the ability to read English
• analytical thinking skills
• excellent verbal communication skills
• knowledge of building and construction
• maths knowledge
• customer service skills
• the ability to use your initiative
• to be flexible and open to change
• the ability to come up with new ways of doing things
• the ability to use, repair and maintain machines and tools
• knowledge of engineering science and technology
• thinking and reasoning skills
• business management skills
• the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
• excellent written communication skills
• science skills
• active listening skills
• concentration skills
• a good memory

What you'll do:

Commercial energy assessors measure the energy efficiency of commercial buildings to produce Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificates.

In your day-to-day duties, you may:

• carry out detailed inspections of properties
• collect information on property age, number of floors and building type
• measure the number and size of rooms and windows
• identify heating systems
• write reports and advise on how to reduce energy use and costs
• record the information on a computer system to produce an energy efficiency rating and Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)

Location : You could work in an office, from home or visit sites.

Salary:

Starter : £18,000
Experienced : £41,000

These figures are a guide

Working hours:

38 - 40 hours variable

Working Pattern is freelance / self-employed managing your own hours

Career Path:

With further training you could:

• carry out low carbon assessments
• consult on sustainability issues
• become a teacher, helping students gain a certificate or diploma