Deputy Legionella & Water Hygiene Subject Matter Expert

Department for Work & Pensions; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK government department is seeking a Deputy Legionella & Water Hygiene Subject Matter Expert to support risk management across a nationwide estate. The role involves providing technical oversight and assurance, ensuring effective Legionella control measures are in place. The ideal candidate will have experience in Legionella management and a solid understanding of pertinent regulations. The position offers a competitive salary and is based in various locations including Glasgow, Birmingham, and Manchester.

Qualifications

• Experience in Legionella control and water hygiene management.
• Understanding of ACOP L8 and HSG274 regulations.
• Ability to conduct Water Risk Assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support Legionella risk management across a UK-wide estate.
• Provide technical oversight and assurance for Legionella governance.
• Ensure alignment with control measures and regulations.

Job description

Deputy Legionella & Water Hygiene Subject Matter Expert

Vacancy Reference 443637

Closing Date – 8^th February 2026

Location – Birmingham, Blackpool, Pontypridd, Glasgow, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Sheffield & Manchester

Salary - £44,447to £46,547

DWP is the UK’s largest government department, with the largest commercial estate – over 800 properties and a budget in excess of £1.4Bn.

An exciting national opportunity exists for a Deputy Legionella & Water Hygiene Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support robust, proportionate Legionella risk management across a complex UK-wide estate. The role is central to Business As Usual (BAU) Legionella governance, providing the technical oversight, assurance and reporting required to protect people, assets and organisational reputation.

The Deputy SME provides assurance that Legionella control regimes remain effective across diverse building types and system configurations, including oversight of Water Risk Assessments, written schemes of control and control-measure delivery, ensuring continuous alignment with ACOP L8 and HSG274.