Deputy Legionella & Water Hygiene SME

Government Recruitment Service; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service seeks a Deputy Legionella & Water Hygiene Subject Matter Expert to lead national water safety assurance across a large UK estate. You will act as a technical authority for Legionella control, supervise BAU activities, and coordinate with the FM contractor and specialists to ensure compliance with ACOP L8, HSG274 and related standards.

The role requires strong analytical ability, evidence-based decision making and clear, governance-focused reporting to support safe

Qualifications

• Experience in Legionella control and water safety management.
• Ability to provide technical leadership across a UK-wide estate.
• Strong analytical and governance reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as Water Safety Responsible Person and SME in Legionella control.
• Provide national technical oversight of water hygiene controls.
• Review Water Risk Assessments and Written Schemes of Control.
• Collaborate with FM contractor and partners to improve assurance.

Skills

Water hygiene

Legionella risk management

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Government Recruitment Service seeks a Deputy Legionella & Water Hygiene Subject Matter Expert to lead national water safety assurance across a large UK estate. You will act as a technical authority for Legionella control, supervise BAU activities, and coordinate with the FM contractor and specialists to ensure compliance with ACOP L8, HSG274 and related standards.

The role requires strong analytical ability, evidence-based decision making and clear, governance-focused reporting to support safe