Energy Assessor

Penguin Recruitment; Hatfield Peverel; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK sustainability consultancy is seeking an Energy Assessor to support their assessment and decarbonisation projects. In this role, you will complete crucial SAP and SBEM calculations, produce EPCs, and prepare Energy Statements. With a minimum of 2 years' experience in building energy modelling, you will guide clients and contribute to various sustainability assessments. The position offers structured training, private medical insurance, professional memberships, and excellent career progression options as the division grows.

Benefits

Structured training

Private medical insurance

Funded professional memberships

25 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Quarterly team days and industry events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in building energy modelling or sustainability consultancy.
• Proficiency with IES-VE, Elmhurst, or equivalent SAP/SBEM software.

Responsibilities

• Complete SAP and SBEM calculations for new-build and existing buildings.
• Produce EPCs for domestic and non-domestic properties.
• Prepare Energy Statements for planning submissions.

Skills

Building energy modelling

Sustainability consultancy

Client technical guidance

Tools

IES-VE

Elmhurst

Job description

Energy Assessor

Essex

A fast-growing UK sustainability consultancy delivering assessment, compliance, and decarbonisation projects across the built environment, from individual homes to large commercial portfolios, and currently looking to recruit an Energy Assessor.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete SAP and SBEM calculations for new-build and existing buildings
• Produce EPCs for domestic and non-domestic properties
• Prepare Energy Statements for planning submissions (including London Plan compliance)
• Conduct Overheating Assessments (TM59/TM52)
• Support or contribute to Whole Life-Cycle Carbon and Circular Economy assessments
• Undertake Daylight & Sunlight modelling for residential/mixed-use schemes
• Assist in developing Decarbonisation Reports and Net Zero Strategies
• Provide technical guidance to clients, local authorities, architects, and design teams
• Contribute to internal methodologies, templates, and knowledge-sharing
• Support the mentoring and development of junior team members

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience in building energy modelling or sustainability consultancy
• Proficiency with IES-VE, Elmhurst, or equivalent SAP/SBEM software

Desirable Skills

• Experience with BREEAM (Assessor or AP)
• Familiarity with OneClick LCA, TM54, or energy auditing (ESOS)
• Knowledge of natural ventilation, daylight/sunlight, or carbon modelling

What's Offered

• Structured training and clear progression routes
• Private medical insurance
• Funded professional memberships (e.g., Elmhurst, CIBSE, IES)
• 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• Quarterly team days and industry events
• Pathway to senior or team-lead roles as the division expands

If this role is of interest to you please contact Lany Warnakulasuriya from Penguin Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)