Energy Assessor

Essex

About the Organisation

A fast-growing UK sustainability consultancy supporting clients across the built environment. Projects range from individual dwellings to large commercial portfolios, covering assessment, compliance, and strategic decarbonisation work.

Role Overview

As an Energy Assessor, you will provide technical support across domestic and non-domestic projects, delivering high-quality modelling and compliance assessments from early design through to completion.

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)