EPC Domestic Calculation Methodology Lead

This post sits in the Heat in Buildings Assessment Policy & Technical Team at the Scottish Government, delivering the first major EPC reform in 17 years. The holder leads the design and technical support of the statutory domestic EPC calculation methodology. What distinguishes it is modelling expertise, liaison with UK Government on the Home Energy Model, and procuring a Scottish EPC wrapper. Skilled Worker sponsorship is not offered, so applicants need an existing right to work in the UK.

What the job involves

• Lead development of the Domestic EPC Methodology for Scotland, including drafting and publishing calculation documentation for reformed EPCs
• Liaise with UK Government on the Home Energy Model and Energy Calculation as a Service to reflect Scottish interests
• Procure and oversee a contractor producing a Scottish EPC wrapper that reflects Scottish policy
• Test and approve industry software for accurate data input, working with the EPC Register team
• Draft responses to assessor industry queries on methodology systems, weighing information and potential harm, and secure senior manager sign-off
• Lead development of methodology and conventions governing on-site assessor practice for domestic EPCs in Scotland
• Advise policy and operational colleagues on legislation and guidance governing the statutory calculation methodology
• Work with legal colleagues so regulatory frameworks reflect technical and methodological requirements for domestic energy performance assessment
• Lead procurement and management of research projects and input to briefings
• Respond to queries, ministerial correspondence (MiCases) and parliamentary questions (PQs)

Experience

• Technical proficiency in the modelling underpinning the statutory EPC calculation methodology
• Experience of explaining technical detail and its policy implications, verbally and in writing

Skills & knowledge

• Delivery and decision-making at pace
• Adaptability to change
• Data and insight

Checks & eligibility

• Baseline Personnel Security Standard completed before appointment (identity, right to work, employment history, unspent criminal record check)
• Existing and ongoing right to work in the UK

Other

• Changing and improving behaviour at level 3
• Working together behaviour at level 3

What’s offered

• Wide range of employee benefits

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