Commercial energy assessor
Career outlook for commercial energy assessor
UK Salary Ranges
Entry-level
£18,000
£18,000
Experienced
£41,000
£41,000
Currently employed in Scotland
5,800
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What's it like?
Commercial energy assessors test how energy-efficient commercial buildings are – like shopping centres, cinemas and offices.
They create Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificates that can recommend how businesses can be more energy efficient. This can make a big difference to the environment around us and make sure the public are safe while out and about.
As a commercial energy assessor, you could:
- inspect commercial buildings to collect information on their age, number of floors, building type, and heating and hot water systems
- note the number and sizes of rooms and windows
- record the information into a computer software programme
- produce Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificates (NDEPCs)
- explain the information collected to clients and businesses owners
- give practical advice and recommendations that can save businesses money while improving energy efficiency
- as you get more experience as a commercial energy assessor you’ll generally assess larger buildings. This could mean improving your salary too.
You could also consult on energy efficiency to investors and people looking to build commercial properties.
Working conditions
Hours
Environment
UK employment status
Full-time
74%
Part-time
10%
Self employed
17%
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- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Working with numbers
- Attention to detail
- Taking initiative
- Analysing
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Qualifications
Not all employers list specific qualification requirements but they do ask for relevant experience, usually work based.
To become a commercial energy assessor, previous experience in a related field is needed, such as:
- surveying
- architecture
- engineering
For this job, you’ll need an Energy Assessment qualification and a portfolio. The only way to do this is through Energy Trust — they offer a range of courses both online and at training centres.
Employers might consider applicants without formal qualifications if they can demonstrate knowledge and experience of the industry.
Useful subjects
Many colleges and universities will have required subjects that you must have for entry. They might also highlight additional subjects that they would value. Look at individual institution websites for specific entry information.
Useful subjects would be:
- Skills for Work: Energy
- maths
- computing science
You will also need
Not all employers list specific qualification requirements but they might ask for relevant experience, usually work based, that show a range of transferable skills.
Most Commercial Energy Assessors are self-employed, so skills in communication and leadership can be important.
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