Domestic energy assessor

How to become a domestic energy assessor

To be a domestic energy assessor, you’ll need to complete a specialist training course.   

You may need a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card to work on a construction site. 

Specialist training course 

To work as a domestic energy assessor, you'll need to complete a Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Energy Assessment and become a member of an approved accreditation scheme. 

If you have previous experience in a similar field, such as property surveying or energy engineering, you might not have to complete as much training as a new starter.  

> Equivalent entry requirements explained 

> Find a course near you 

> Funding advice 

Work experience 

Work experience is essential to gaining employment within the industry. You could gain this at school, or by working weekends and holidays with a company or relative who works as a domestic energy assessor. Potential employers will always be pleased to see work experience listed on your CV. 

> Find out more about work experience 

Skills  

Additional skills which may benefit anyone considering a job as a domestic energy assessor include:  

• Knowledge of engineering 
• Understanding of building and construction 
• Good maths skills 
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Logical thinking skills 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to use your initiative. 

What does a domestic energy assessor do?

As a domestic energy assessor, you’ll work out how energy efficient residential buildings are. 

The job role of a domestic energy assessor involves the following duties:  

• Working in clients’ homes, inspecting properties and analysing any existing heating and hot water systems 
• Surveying the number and sizes of rooms, floors, corridors, windows, doors and fireplaces in a domestic building 
• Using computer software to produce energy efficiency ratings and Energy Performance Certificates (EPC) 
• Sharing efficiency ratings with property owners and explaining your findings 
• Advising landlords and property owners on ways to improve energy efficiency. 

How much could you earn as a domestic energy assessor?

The expected salary for a domestic energy assessor varies as you become more experienced. 

• Newly trained domestic energy assessors can earn in the region of £18,000 
• Experienced domestic energy assessors can earn up to £35,000.* 

Hours and salary depend on location, employer and any overtime you may do. 

* Salaries have been collected from multiple industry sources and have been updated as of 2019

Check out the latest domestic energy assessor vacancies:  

• Indeed 
• Totaljobs 

As these are external websites, the number of vacancies related to your preferred role may vary. New opportunities will be posted as they come up. 

Career path and progression

As a domestic energy assessor, you could move into a role as a commercial energy assessor.