Domestic energy assessor
Career outlook for domestic energy assessor
UK Salary Ranges
Entry-level
£18,000
£18,000
Experienced
£35,000
£35,000
Currently employed in Scotland
5,800
Salary information is provided by the "National Careers Service". "Oxford Economics" supplies job forecasts and employment figures. Due to COVID-19 the jobs market is constantly changing. Some of the information may not reflect the current situation.
What's it like?
Being a domestic energy assessor can make a great difference to people’s lives – allowing them to save money and stay warm in the winter months!
You’ll be keeping families safe by checking that their energy systems are up to the right standards. And you’ll be making a difference to the environment.
A domestic energy assessor is qualified to assess the energy efficiency of residential properties like houses and flats. They prepare reports and make recommendations for cost effective ways to improve energy performance in buildings.
These reports are called Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and are carried out during the buying and selling of residential homes.
What you might do
- Inspect properties to collect information on their age, number of floors, building type, and heating and hot water systems
- Note the number and sizes of rooms, corridors, windows and fireplaces
- Record the information into a computer software programme
- Produce Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs)
- Explain the information collected and EPC to homeowners
- Give practical advice and recommendations that can save homeowners money while improving energy efficiency
As you get more experience you may end up assessing commercial buildings or large residential buildings.
Working conditions
Hours
Environment
UK employment status
Full-time
74%
Part-time
10%
Self employed
17%
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Qualifications
Not all employers list specific qualification requirements but they do ask for relevant experience, usually work based.
You will need to earn the City and Guilds Qualification to begin work as a Domestic Energy Assessor. There are no entry requirements for this course – though relevant experience is an advantage. You can take this course at a private training centre – it can be done face-to-face or through online distance learning.
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:
- maths
- physics
- computing subjects
- English
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.
It can be useful to have previous experience in relevant trades such as:
- surveying
- engineering
- architecture
Most Domestic Energy Assessors are self-employed so skills in communication and leadership are important.