Legionella Risk Assessor

Construction, Property and Engineering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE, on behalf of a leading compliance consultancy, seeks a Legionella Risk Assessor for London. You will conduct on-site risk assessments of water systems in commercial, residential, and healthcare properties, delivering accurate reports and recommendations. Strong IT skills and a full UK driving licence are essential for regional travel.

Qualifications

• Recognised Legionella Risk Assessing qualification is required.
• Proven experience surveying and assessing building water systems for Legionella across sectors.
• Highly IT literate with data collection using handheld devices.
• Full UK driving licence required for regional travel within designated patch.
• Eligible to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Legionella Risk Assessments and testing of water systems in line with ACoP L8 and HSG274.
• Produce accurate risk assessment reports and site drawings using digital templates on handheld devices.
• Provide clear on-site technical advice to clients to manage risk and ensure compliance.
• Maintain calibration of testing equipment and vehicle, and manage allocated tools.
• Adhere to safety and quality management systems in all activities.

Skills

IT literacy

Data collection

Communication skills

Education

Legionella risk assessment qualification

Tools

Handheld tablets/PDAs

Job description

Job Title: Legionella Risk Assessor
Location: London/South East
Salary: £40,000per annum
Contract Type: Permanent

The Role:
Are you a career-driven water hygiene professional looking to progress with a leading player in the compliance and environmental sector? We are partnering with a highly respected compliance consultancy to find a dedicated and self-motivated Legionella Risk Assessor to join their expanding team in the London/South east.

In this role, you will represent the company on-site, delivering an efficient, professional, and compliant service. You will be responsible for conducting comprehensive risk assessments of water systems, providing clients with reliable compliance data and high-quality reports across commercial, residential, and healthcare properties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Assessments: Competently undertake Legionella Risk Assessments and technical inspection/testing of water systems in strict compliance with ACoP L8 and HSG274 guidelines.
• Accurate Reporting: Produce precise, factual risk assessment reports, site schematic drawings, and remedial recommendations using digital templates on handheld devices.
• Technical Advice: Provide clear, impartial, and expert advice to clients on-site to help them manage risk and maintain statutory compliance.
• Equipment & Vehicle Care: Ensure all allocated testing equipment remains calibrated and maintained, and take appropriate care of your company-provided vehicle.
• Safety & Quality Compliance: Work safely and with consideration for everyone affected by your activities, adhering to accredited quality management systems.

About You:

• Qualifications: You should hold a recognised industry qualification in Legionella Risk Assessing.
• Experience: Proven experience surveying and assessing building water systems for Legionella across a variety of sectors (such as housing, commercial, or healthcare).
• Technical Skills: Highly IT literate, with strong experience collecting data and managing workloads through handheld tablets/PDAs.
• Key Competencies: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a proactive "can-do" attitude when interfacing with clients, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Essentials: A full UK driving licence is required to support regional travel across your designated Midlands patch.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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