The post-holder will lead on the operational design and technical support for the statutory domestic EPC calculation methodology systems and processes, which underpin the operation of the wider EPC assessment system. They will lead on technical aspects of these methodological systems and processes, working closely with colleagues leading on EPC policy and operational delivery teams. They will also work closely with other colleagues in Heat in Buildings leading on regulatory and operational delivery programmes for domestic buildings to ensure that the EPC system supports these policies and programmes.
They will be technically skilled and proficient in understanding the modelling which underpins the statutory calculation methodology systems and processes, and will work with the assessor industry to design and adopt the conventions and guidance for assessing domestic buildings and to update and amend these as the market evolves. They will provide ongoing support to the assessor industry to ensure continued successful operational delivery of the methodology within the market, working closely with the UK Government on shared operational systems and processes. The post holder will work with other parts of the EPC Unit as needed on any future reforms to systems and processes.
Liaising with UK Government to ensure effective service delivery of the Energy Calculation as a Service and Home Energy Model systems to calculate EPC ratings for all Scottish buildings, procuring work to produce Scottish amendments where required.
All applicants will be invited to an informal discussion. There will be no formal testing or assessment.
Discussions are expected to be scheduled for w/c tbc.
The devolved government for Scotland is responsible for matters that are devolved from Westminster. Areas of responsibility include the economy, health, education, justice, rural affairs, environment, and transport.
