Energy Assessor (SOC 3541) – Job Description

Energy Assessor (SOC 3541) – Job Description

Job title

Energy Assessor (Domestic)

SOC code

3541 – Estimators, valuers & assessors (Energy advisers and assessors)

Reports to

Retrofit Coordinator / Quality Lead

Base

Field with hybrid reporting

Contracted hours

37.5 h/week (or pro-rated)

Salary

At or above the current TSL standard rate for SOC 3541 (pro-rated) + mileage/expenses

Role purpose

Undertake domestic energy assessments (EPC/RdSAP and occupancy/usage questionnaires) and produce accurate, compliant reports that inform fabric-first upgrades and customer advice.

Key responsibilities

Conduct RdSAP property inspections (dimensions, construction, glazing, insulation presence, heating/hot-water controls).

Collect photographic and documentary evidence to scheme standards; upload to QA systems.

Complete ventilation and moisture-risk observations at a level suitable for energy advice and signposting (not design).

Generate EPCs and clear recommendation reports with estimated savings and CO₂ impact.

Provide basic advice at point of survey (controls use, thermostat settings, draught-proofing, simple behavioural changes).

Liaise with Retrofit Coordinators/Case Workers to ensure data quality and eligibility evidence.

Maintain safeguarding, lone-working, and data-protection protocols.

Essential criteria

DEA accreditation (Elmhurst/ECMK/Stroma or equivalent) or ability to gain accreditation rapidly.

Proven accuracy in RdSAP inputs and evidence collection; familiarity with scheme audits.

Excellent written records and customer communication.

Desirable

PAS 2035 awareness; prior work with ECO/GBIS or local-authority schemes.

Understanding of ToU tariffs and PV/battery self-consumption for advice purposes.

KPIs

Right-first-time EPCs (%), audit pass rate, report turnaround, customer satisfaction.

Compliance note for Co

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Role centres on energy assessment and advice, aligning to SOC 3541; salary meets/exceeds the current TSL standard rate.