Legionella Risk Assessor

Legionella Risk Assessor

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum
Location: UK - Field Based
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor to join a specialist organisation operating within the water hygiene, Legionella control and water safety sector.

We are looking for a technically minded and experienced professional who has a strong understanding of Legionella risk assessment and cooling water systems, with particular experience working with cooling towers and evaporative cooling systems.

The Role

As a Legionella Risk Assessor, you will be responsible for carrying out comprehensive Legionella risk assessments across a range of commercial, industrial and public sector environments.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting detailed Legionella risk assessments of domestic and commercial water systems.
• Assessing cooling towers and evaporative cooling systems and identifying potential Legionella risks.
• Producing clear, accurate and technically detailed risk assessment reports.
• Identifying non-compliances and providing practical recommendations for remedial action.
• Advising clients on Legionella control measures and ongoing compliance requirements.
• Reviewing existing control schemes and water management procedures.
• Working in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance and industry best practice.
• Liaising directly with clients and providing professional technical advice.
• Managing your workload effectively while travelling to client sites across the UK.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all assessments are completed to a high professional standard.

About You

The successful candidate will have proven experience as a Legionella Risk Assessor, together with strong practical knowledge of water systems.

Essential:

• Previous experience carrying out Legionella risk assessments.
• Strong knowledge of Legionella control and water hygiene.
• Experience with cooling towers / evaporative cooling systems is essential.
• Good understanding of ACOP L8 and HSG274, particularly Part 1 relating to evaporative cooling systems.
• Ability to identify risks and provide clear, practical recommendations.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and managing a field-based workload.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Relevant qualifications in Legionella risk assessment, water hygiene, water treatment or environmental health would be highly advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Field-based role with varied client sites.
• Opportunity to work with a specialist organisation within the Legionella and water safety sector.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a technically focused and growing business.