Legionella Risk Assessor

Dalkia Energy Services Ltd; Dundee; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia Energy Services Ltd in the United Kingdom seeks a Legionella Risk Assessor to carry out compliance-focused risk assessments across domestic, commercial and industrial water systems. You will generate detailed reports, create system diagrams, and advise clients on corrective actions to ensure safe water management.

The role requires qualification in Legionella risk assessment, a full UK driving licence, and at least 2 years' hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• Legionella Risk Assessment qualification (e.g. City and Guilds, BOHS, WMSoc or similar).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• At least 2 years' experience carrying out Legionella risk assessments.
• Good knowledge of ACOP L8, HSG274, BS 8580-1, Water Supply Rules, HTM 04-01 (preferred).
• Ability to read water system diagrams.
• Excellent report-writing skills.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and mobile reporting systems.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work alone and manage workload well.
• Water sampling and temperature checking experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Carry out Legionella risk assessments on hot and cold-water systems.
• Check water storage tanks, heaters, pipes, outlets, spa pools, and related equipment.
• Find risk factors.
• Review existing Legionella management procedures and records.
• Create clear, accurate, and compliant risk assessment reports.
• Make and update diagrams of water systems.
• Rank findings and provide practical suggestions for corrective actions.
• Communicate professionally with clients, facilities managers, engineers and contractors.
• Represent the company professionally at client meetings.
• Follow company Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Technical ability

Time management

Customer focus

Independence

Education

Legionella risk qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

2+ years Legionella exp

Job description

Job Purpose

To carry out Legionella risk assessments on domestic, commercial and industrial water systems following current laws and guidance, including ACOP L8, HSG274, BS 8580-1, and HTM 04-01 where relevant. The role involves finding Legionella risks, creating detailed reports, and advising clients on corrective actions to ensure compliance and safe water management.

Key Duties

• Carry out Legionella risk assessments on hot and cold-water systems.


• Check water storage tanks, heaters, pipes, outlets, spa pools, and related equipment.


• Find risk factors.


• Review existing Legionella management procedures and records.

Reporting and Record-keeping

• Create clear, accurate, and compliant risk assessment reports.


• Make and update diagrams of water systems.


• Keep accurate digital and paper records.


• Rank findings and provide practical suggestions for corrective actions.

Compliance and Technical Advice

• Carry out assessments following: ACOP L8, HSG274 Parts 1–3, BS 8580-1:2019, HTM 04-01 (where relevant), Relevant Water Supply Rules


• Give technical advice to clients about Legionella control measures.


• Help clients achieve and maintain compliance.

Client and Partner Relations

• Communicate professionally with clients, facilities managers, engineers, and contractors.


• Present findings and explain suggestions.


• Attend client meetings when needed.


• Represent the company professionally at all times.

Health and Safety

• Follow company Health and Safety procedures.


• Carry out work following risk assessments and safe systems of work.


• Use proper PPE and maintain company equipment.

Essential Qualifications

• Legionella Risk Assessment qualification (e.g. City and Guilds, BOHS, WMSoc or similar).


• Full UK Driving Licence.


• At least 2 years\' experience carrying out Legionella risk assessments.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• Good knowledge of: ACOP L8, HSG274, BS 8580-1, Water Supply Rules, HTM 04-01 (preferred)


• Ability to read water system diagrams.


• Excellent report-writing skills.


• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and mobile reporting systems.


• Good communication and customer service skills.


• Ability to work alone and manage workload well.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Water sampling and temperature checking experience.

Key Abilities

• Attention to detail


• Analytical and problem-solving skills


• Technical ability


• Time management


• Professional honesty


• Customer focus


• Ability to work with little oversight

Our Values

People First – It starts with health, safety and wellbeing

Better Together – A team-working approach

Trusted Partners – Committed to our clients\' success

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

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