Commercial energy assessor

Commercial energy assessor

An established nation wide energy company are looking for a commercial energy assessor to work across projects in the West Midlands area. You will be required to carry out assessments on various sites across the area and input the data to a computer. You will need to produce an EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) for non-domestic buildings, which will report on energy efficiency and level of carbon dioxide emissions. They can then recommend clients on how to better results. Commercial energy assessors are sometimes known as non-domestic energy assessors. This is a relatively new role, brought about by the need to produce EPCs on the development, rent or sale of non-domestic structures.

Daily Activities

* Measuring energy usage

* Gathering information on structures, such as and number of rooms

* Using computer software to produce energy ratings

* Collecting information on heating methods

* Gathering information on windows in relation to energy use

* Working on non-domestic buildings

* Liaising with an assortment of clients

* Producing EPC reports

* Advising clients on how to better energy efficiency

Skills Required

* Good communication skills

* IT competent in order to produce EPC reports

* Good mathematic skills

* Understanding of construction methods

* Able to keep records of building measurements

* Attention to detail and good observational skills

* Able to recommend necessary changes to clients based on EPC reports

* Time-management skills

* Practical approach

* Knowledge of building regulations and safety issues