Description
Role: Qualified Air Tightness Tester
Location: UK (Field-based, with travel across various sites)
Salary: £23,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role:
Verus Recruitment is partnering with a dynamic and fast-growing energy consultancy based in Nottingham, dedicated to helping clients achieve the highest standards of energy efficiency and compliance. This organization works with self-builders, developers, architects, and construction professionals to ensure properties meet all necessary standards through a comprehensive range of services including air tightness testing, acoustic testing, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), SAP & SBEM assessments, and consultancy services.
Role Overview:
Verus is seeking a Qualified Air Tightness Tester who will be responsible for attending various sites across the UK to perform air tightness tests, ensuring buildings comply with UK Building Regulations. This hands-on, field-based role involves traveling to new-build residential and commercial properties, construction sites, and refurbishment projects to conduct crucial tests measuring air permeability.
Responsibilities:
Travel to client sites across the UK to perform air tightness tests on a variety of property types.
Conduct tests using specialized equipment to measure air permeability in accordance with current UK regulations.
Prepare detailed reports for clients, identifying areas for improvement and offering practical, actionable advice.
Collaborate with the team and building teams to ensure understanding and compliance with the results and any necessary corrective actions.
Maintain and manage testing equipment, ensuring it is kept in top condition and calibrated as needed.
Provide insights into improving energy efficiency for future projects.
Opportunity to train and develop into a SAP Assessor, expanding your expertise to include energy performance assessments and SAP calculations for new build developments. Requirements:
Qualified and experienced in Level 1 air tightness testing, with a thorough understanding of relevant UK regulations.
Knowledge of construction and energy efficiency in buildings.
Strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Computer literate.
Full UK driving license. Desirable:
Qualified domestic ventilation tester (training and qualification can be provided to the right candidate).
Previous experience or interest in SAP assessments and energy consultancy.
IT literacy, especially with testing software, Microsoft packages, and energy performance tools. Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Private dental insurance
Private medical insurance
Sick pay Schedule:
8-hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
For more information, please get in touch with our Sheffield Team on (phone number removed)
***Verus Recruitment Partners are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer***
Keywords: Air Tightness Tester, Air Tightness, Nottingham, Midlands, SAP, Energy Performance Assessment
