Energy Consultant / Domestic BER Assessor

at  Elk Recruitment

THE JOB:

Our client is a private energy consultancy firm who are passionate about helping Ireland achieve its energy efficiency goals. They have a wide range of clients throughout the commercial, public, industrial, and residential sectors. They believe in finding innovative solutions in all projects they are involved in.
They are looking to grow their team and are looking for people who share their enthusiasm for all things related to improving energy efficiency in buildings.
Due to increasing demand in the residential sector they want to expand their domestic energy consultancy services.

The role is both office based and on-site based (surveying properties) so the candidate must be willing to undertake travel for the role.
The candidate must fulfil the Pre-Qualification Registration Checklist for Domestic BER Assessors requirements (e.g. Hold an NFQ Level 6 Advanced/Higher Certificate in construction studies/and or similar).

The role will require a variety of skills, and will vary depending on levels of experience, but in general the tasks of the successful candidate will include the following:

• Carrying out domestic BER assessments, and BER upgrade reports, to assist our clients achieving A or B rated buildings.
• Carrying out detailed home energy audits on a range of residential building types, to include site inspections and energy surveys.
• Carrying out technical assessments for heat pumps.
• Designing energy upgrade systems, selecting and specifying equipment, etc.
• Using mathematical & computer models to complete designs and specifications.
• Carrying out feasibility studies and cost estimates
• Advising clients on all aspects of improving energy efficiency.