Commercial Energy Assessor

Commercial energy assessors test how energy-efficient commercial buildings are and produce Non-Domestic Energy Performance Certificates.

Typical Salary

£16,000 To £35,000

Typical Hours

38 to 40 variable
freelance / self-employed managing your own hours

How To Become a Commercial Energy Assessor

You can get into this job through:

  • specialist courses run by private training organisations

College / University

Apprenticeship

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Routes into this Career

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Other Routes

You'll need to get the Level 3 Certificate in Non-Domestic Energy Assessment.

You'll study towards this qualification if you have no experience of working in a relevant setting and are new to energy assessing. If you have experience in a related field like property surveying or construction you may be able to a shortened training course.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

  • knowledge of engineering science and technology
  • maths knowledge
  • analytical thinking skills
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to read English
  • excellent verbal communication skills
  • knowledge of building and construction
  • the ability to use your initiative
  • to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Day To Day Tasks

You’ll carry out detailed inspections of properties, including:

  • collecting information on their age, number of floors and building type
  • measuring the number and size of rooms and windows
  • identifying heating systems
  • entering the information into software to produce an energy efficiency rating and EPC

Working Environment

You could work at a client's home or at a client's business.

Career Path & Progression

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Volunteering Opportunities

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Tips & Information

Further information

Landmark operate the non-domestic energy assessor register on behalf of the government.

Restrictions & Requirements

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