Legionella Consultant

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Structured progression path

Hybrid/office-based options

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Legionella Consultant to join its UK team in a consultancy-led, advisory role. You will deliver risk assessments, water safety plans, and technical reports for blue-chip clients.

This position emphasizes independent expert advice rather than site work, with a clear progression path from Consultant to Senior/Principal levels. Hybrid or office-based options are available across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in Legionella / water hygiene / water safety consultancy.
• Strong understanding of UK Legionella guidance (ACoP L8, HSG274).
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Legionella Risk Assessments and technical reviews.
• Provide water safety and risk management advisory services.
• Support clients in developing and implementing Water Safety Plans.
• Interpret microbiological data and advise on risk mitigation strategies.
• Produce high-quality technical reports and guidance documentation.
• Deliver client training and contribute to accredited courses.
• Engage with stakeholders across sectors and support regulatory compliance.

Skills

Legionella experience

Water safety knowledge

Report writing

Client-facing

Analytical

Job description

Legionella Consultant - UK (Hybrid / Office-Based Options Available)

Salary: Competitive + benefits + structured career progression

A globally recognised environmental risk management consultancy is seeking a Legionella Consultant to join its expanding UK team. Established by leading microbiologists and water safety specialists, the organisation has built a reputation as one of the world's foremost authorities in the control and management of Legionnaires' disease and water-borne pathogens.

With a strong presence across the UK and internationally, the business continues to grow-offering an excellent opportunity for a Legionella Consultant looking to develop within a highly technical, consultancy-led environment.

About the Role

This position is firmly consultancy-focused, offering a strategic and advisory role rather than hands-on, site-intensive work. As a Legionella Consultant, you will provide independent, impartial advice to a prestigious client base, supporting the development and implementation of robust water safety and risk management strategies.

You will work with a diverse portfolio of clients, including blue-chip organisations, defence, healthcare, and large-scale commercial operations, delivering high-level consultancy services that shape best practice across the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering Legionella Risk Assessments and technical reviews
• Providing water safety and risk management advisory services
• Supporting clients in developing and implementing Water Safety Plans
• Interpreting microbiological data and advising on risk mitigation strategies
• Producing high-quality technical reports and guidance documentation
• Delivering client training and contributing to accredited courses
• Engaging with stakeholders across a wide range of sectors
• Supporting compliance with UK regulations and LCA standards

What Sets This Role Apart

• Consultancy-led position - not tool-based or heavily site-dependent
• Exposure to complex, high-value projects across multiple industries
• Work with a business known for independent, expert advice
• Opportunity to contribute to innovative approaches and evolving technologies in water safety

Training & Career Development

The company is committed to developing its people and offers a clear and structured progression pathway from Consultant through to Senior and Principal level. As a Legionella Consultant, you will benefit from:

• Industry-leading training programmes (including accredited courses)
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and methodologies
• Opportunities to specialise and advance within a globally respected consultancy

About You

• Experience in Legionella / water hygiene / water safety consultancy
• Strong understanding of UK Legionella guidance (ACoP L8, HSG274, etc.)
• Excellent analytical and report writing skills
• Confident communicator with client-facing experience
• Ambitious and motivated to progress within a consultancy environment

Why Join?

• Join a market-leading, globally recognised consultancy
• Work with a prestigious and varied client base
• Be part of a company that sets the highest standards in water safety
• Enjoy a supportive, professional environment with genuine career progression
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package