Abhishek Barayach

Senior OCDEA SAP Assessor & Operations Manager | Building Energy Efficiency Specialist
Kettering, UK.

About

Highly dedicated and detail-oriented Senior OCDEA SAP Assessor with over 4+ years of progressive experience in optimizing building energy efficiency and ensuring rigorous compliance with UK regulations. Expertly leverages advanced tools like IESVE for dynamic simulation and leads operational improvements, consistently delivering actionable insights and achieving significant energy savings. Proven ability to manage teams, streamline processes, and drive client satisfaction in complex regulatory environments.

Work

The Compliance Company (formerly Sustainabuild)
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OCDEA SAP Assessor

Summary

Officially qualified as an OCDEA professional, applying advanced energy modeling and regulatory expertise to deliver comprehensive compliance solutions for diverse building projects.

Highlights

Attained official OCDEA (On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor) credentials, enhancing capability to certify new build and converted dwellings.

Delivered sophisticated Dynamic Simulation reports for Part O calculations using IESVE, ensuring compliance with overheating regulations for complex projects.

Managed and assessed multiple Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), navigating specific regulatory requirements for multi-occupancy dwellings.

Prepared and submitted Greater Manchester-specific Energy & Carbon Proforma reports, aligning projects with regional sustainability targets and planning policies.

ASAPS
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Senior OCDEA SAP Assessor & Operations Manager

Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK

Summary

Led energy efficiency initiatives and operational improvements, collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and optimize building performance across the project lifecycle.

Highlights

Analyzed complex energy performance data to generate actionable insights, optimizing architectural designs and enhancing building efficiency by 15% within 12 months.

Trained and mentored a team of 5 junior SAP assessors on Part L regulations and SAP methodology, boosting team efficiency by 25% and ensuring accurate energy performance calculations.

Orchestrated cross-departmental collaboration to streamline company operations, reducing project turnaround time by 30% while maintaining stringent regulatory compliance.

Implemented robust quality control checks on SAP projects, significantly improving assessment reporting standards and overall quality within 3 months.

Conducted over 250 comprehensive OCDEA SAP assessments for residential properties, ensuring compliance with UK building regulations and providing clients with expert advice.

Developed 50+ ENERGY STATEMENT reports aligned with London Plan guidelines (Be Lean, Be Clean, Be Green, Be Seen, Carbon Offset Guidelines), ensuring project compliance across various stages.

ASAPS
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OCDEA SAP Assessor

Kettering, Northamptonshire, UK

Summary

Conducted detailed energy assessments for residential properties, ensuring compliance with UK building regulations using industry-standard software and methodologies.

Highlights

Executed comprehensive energy assessments for over 100 residential properties using Elmhurst's SAP12 and SAP10 software, ensuring precise energy performance evaluations.

Performed dynamic and simplified overheating calculations in strict compliance with Part O Regulations, mitigating risks for residential developments.

Evaluated energy performance and compliance against building regulations Part L, Part L1A, and Part L1B, ensuring all projects met required standards.

Prepared accurate water efficiency calculations reports in accordance with Part G regulations, contributing to overall building sustainability.

Generated Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) for 75+ new residential properties, facilitating property sales and rentals.

Calculated Psi-value's and U-value's for project compliance, providing critical data for thermal performance assessments and detailed reporting.

Education

Malaviya National Institute of Technology
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Masters of Technology

Energy & Environment

Grade: 7.95

Courses

Awarded scholarship for the whole academic coursework.

Sri Balaji College of Engineering & Technology
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Bachelors of Technology

Civil Engineering

Grade: 6.50

Languages

English

Certificates

LEED Certified Accredited Professional in Operations & Maintenance

Issued By

US Green Building Council (USGBC)

OCDEA (On Construction Domestic Energy Assessor) Qualification

Issued By

Elmhurst Energy

Skills

Project Management

Assessment Project Management, Initiation to Completion, Timely Delivery, Process Optimization, Stakeholder Management.

SAP Assessment & Energy Modeling

SAP Assessments, Residential Properties, Energy Performance Evaluations, Compliance Checks, Dynamic Thermal Modeling, Overheating Calculations, Psi-value Calculations, U-value Calculations, Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs).

Regulatory Knowledge & Compliance

UK Building Regulations (Part L, O, G), Energy Efficiency Standards, Sustainability Practices, London Plan Guidelines, Greater Manchester Energy & Carbon Proforma, HMO Regulations.

Communication

Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Client Communication, Stakeholder Engagement, Complex Information Conveyance.

Analytical Skills

Data Interpretation, Problem-Solving, Energy Usage Optimization, Performance Data Analysis, Actionable Insights.

Software & Tools

IES VE (Dynamic Thermal Modeling), Elmhurst SAP 10, Elmhurst SAP 12, AutoPsi.