Commercial energy assessor
Test the energy efficiency of commercial buildings, such as shopping centres, cinemas and offices. Make a positive impact on the environment.
About the job
What it's like
Are you keen on a green career? In this role, you'll help reduce the impact of high energy use on the environment.
Heating, water, electricity and many more things a building needs all have an energy cost. By law, businesses need to have their energy use rated on how efficient it is. That's where you come in.
You'll look at the performance of commercial buildings. Think shopping centres, cinemas and offices. You'll give them a rating and offer advice on ways they can improve it.
If you've got an eye for detail and want a job that benefits the environment, this could be a career for you.
Your tasks might include:
inspecting commercial buildings
recording information on their age, number and size of floors, rooms and windows, building type and heating and hot water systems
producing Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificates (NDEPCs)
explaining performance information to clients and business owners
giving advice on ways to reduce energy costs and improve efficiency
consulting on energy efficiency to investors and people looking to build commercial properties
Green job
In this job you'll be doing work to help the environment. Find out more about green jobs.
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Here are some useful links to learn more about this career:
Scottish Government – commercial energy assessor accreditation in Scotland
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Meta skills
Here are some of the meta skills you'll need to do this job.
- analysing
- taking initiative
- attention to detail
- working with numbers
- written communication
- verbal communication
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Getting in
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Computing Science
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Maths (Mathematics)
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Skills for Work: Energy
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.
Getting work experience in a relevant role can help you build the skills and experience you’ll need to become a commercial energy assessor. Search for opportunities on Volunteer Scotland.
Some commercial energy assessors are self-employed, so skills in communication and leadership can be important.
To become a certifier of issuing Certificates of Design, The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) has developed the approved certifier scheme for design.
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