Legionella Consultant

The Water Management Society; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days

Health cash plan

Gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Mental health support

Enhanced employee assistance programme

Pension scheme

EV Salary Sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Vantify is seeking a field-based Legionella consultant primarily located in London or the South East. You will perform Legionella risk assessments, collect samples, and produce reports for clients, with support from AutoCAD contractors for schematic diagrams.

The role requires a qualification in Legionella risk assessment, membership in The Water Management Society, and a science or engineering degree. Travel to client sites is expected with some home-based reporting.

Qualifications

• Legionella Risk Assessment qualification (or equivalent).
• Membership of The Water Management Society.
• Science or Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Legionella risk assessments and audits for domestic hot and cold water systems and evaporative cooling systems.
• Prepare detailed technical reports based on findings.
• Collect microbiological samples and submit them to our partner laboratory.
• Collaborate with AutoCAD contractors to ensure accurate schematic diagrams are produced.
• Produce reports using Word and/or automated report writing systems, ensuring timely upload to Vantify Risk Manager or other client management tools.
• Work is split between client site visits and home-based report writing using Word or automated systems, uploaded to Vantify Risk Manager within agreed timeframes.
• Regular travel to client sites including occasional overnight stays but these are agreed in advance.

Education

City & Guilds Legionella Risk Assessment qualification

Membership of The Water Management Society

Science or Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Job description

Location: Field-based, ideally located in London or the South East

About us
Disconnection breaks compliance.
Across the UK, organisations are still managing compliance, facilities, safety, supply chains and training through separate systems, fragmented data and siloed teams. That creates gaps. Gaps create risk. And risk, left unmanaged, can have serious consequences.
Vantify was built to change that.
We bring software, expert services and intelligence together in one connected ecosystem, giving organisations a single vista point across everything that matters. Our mission is simple: to set the standard in connected compliance.
That makes Vantify an exciting place to work. We are building a business that helps clients see more clearly, act more confidently and manage risk before it becomes a problem. Whether you work in sales, marketing, technology, consultancy, customer success, service delivery or operations, you are part of the same ambition: helping organisations move from disconnected compliance to one connected way of working.
We are looking for people who want to make things better. People who bring judgement, energy and ownership. People who care about doing work properly, supporting clients well and building something with lasting value.
Compliance. Connected.

About the role

Reporting to the Environmental Services Manager, the purpose of this role is to provide legionella consultancy services to clients. You will possess relevant technical knowledge and experience to a high level and will be responsible for ensuring the work undertaken is technically accurate and delivered to our clients in accordance with applicable legislation and guidance.

What you’ll be getting up to

• Undertake Legionella risk assessments and audits for domestic hot and cold water systems and evaporative cooling systems.
• Prepare detailed technical reports based on findings.
• Collect microbiological samples and submit them to our partner laboratory.
• Collaborate with AutoCAD contractors to ensure accurate schematic diagrams are produced.
• Produce reports using Word and/or automated report writing systems, ensuring timely upload to Vantify Risk Manager or other client management tools.
• Work is split between client site visits and home-based report writing using Word or automated systems, uploaded to Vantify Risk Manager within agreed timeframes.
• Regular travel to client sites including occasional overnight stays but these are agreed in advance.
• All necessary equipment provided, schematic diagrams produced by AutoCAD contractors.

How we support your development

At Vantify, every role is supported by our Talent Matrix, which outlines the skills, knowledge and behaviours that drive success. It provides a shared framework for recognising strengths, supporting development and creating clear opportunities for growth and career progression.

What we’re looking for Qualifications

• A City & Guilds Legionella Risk Assessment qualification (or equivalent)
• Membership of The Water Management Society
• Science or Engineering degree

Experience

• Proven experience conducting legionella risk assessments within the water systems treatment or water hygiene industry
• Proven experience conducting legionella risk assessments for water systems and evaporative cooling systems, including schematic diagrams.
• Consultancy experience and familiarity with AutoCAD/Visio.
• You will be required to demonstrate the highest level of customer service with a commercially driven attitude.
• Knowledge of Legionella legislation and guidance.

Role Details

• Salary: £40,000 Per annum
• Location: Field-based, ideally located in London or the South East
• Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week across Monday to Friday from 9am – 5:30pm
• Reporting to: Team Manager
• Notice Period: 1 month

Management Pathway – Team Manager, Head of Consultancy

Alternative Career Routes – Facilities Services Operations Manager, Client Success Manager, Business Development Manager

Our Values

All colleagues will demonstrate behaviours that reflect our core values. Our colleagues are approachable and optimistic, focusing on solutions. We listen to understand client needs, delivering expert guidance and a high-quality service. We foster collaboration by sharing knowledge openly and supporting others to thrive by sharing well-considered feedback. We continuously strive for improvement by being open to challenge, being curious and focusing on innovation.

We put people first—whether it’s our customers or our colleagues. When you join us, you’ll be part of a supportive team that values collaboration, innovation, and professional growth. We’ll give you the tools and opportunities to succeed, while ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.

Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

• Annual Leave: 25 days holiday in addition to usual bank holidays.
• Wellbeing – Health cash plan, company sick pay scheme, gym discounts, cycle to work scheme, mental health first aiders and an enhanced employee assistance programme
• Financial – Salary sacrifice pension scheme, exclusive shopping discounts, EV Salary Sacrifice scheme, access to affordable ways to buy white goods and tech
• Family – We enhance statutory family leave entitlements, run charity events throughout the year to support our charity partner Mind, provide group life insurance and offer a one‑off two‑week paid life‑event leave after five years of service.
• Community – Volunteer days, religious holiday swaps and proud Bronze Award status under the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme, reflecting our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, service leavers and military families.
• Social – We host an annual conference to get the whole business together as well as our team of Social Champions who arrange regular events for inside and outside of work
• Development – We’ll cover the cost of a professional membership fee, support your personal and professional development and provide you with access to our online learning library