Legionella Risk Assessor

OCS Group; Westhill; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS Group is seeking a Qualified Legionella Risk Assessor to survey and assess water systems across Aberdeenshire, providing clear risk analyses and practical recommendations. You will review monitoring data, prepare detailed reports, and work with contract teams to ensure compliant water hygiene management.

Applicants should hold a recognised Legionella Risk Assessment qualification and have hands-on experience with water systems, ACOP L8, HSG274, and BS8580.

Qualifications

• Recognised Legionella Risk Assessment qualification.
• Experience producing clear, accurate technical reports.
• Knowledge of domestic hot and cold water systems and water hygiene management.
• Working knowledge of ACOP L8, HSG274 and BS8580 standards.
• Understanding legislation and guidance on Legionella risk management.
• Ability to read water-system schematics and building drawings.
• Experience using survey equipment and handheld devices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Legionella Risk Assessments across diverse environments.
• Survey water systems and identify potential risk sources.
• Review records and control measures; produce detailed risk reports.
• Create water-system schematics and asset inventories.
• Upload survey data to company systems and meet deadlines.
• Explain findings to customers and support operational teams.
• Attend site meetings and assist contract managers with queries.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of assessment methodologies.

Skills

Legionella risk assessment knowledge

Report writing

Domestic water systems

ACOP L8 / HSG274 / BS 8580

Reading drawings / schematics

Survey equipment usage

MS Office proficiency

Independent working

Driver's license & travel

Education

City & Guilds Legionella Risk Assessment

Tools

Reporting software

Job description

About The Role:

We are looking for a qualified Legionella Risk Assessor to undertake water-system surveys and risk assessments across customer sites in the Aberdeenshire area.

You will identify and assess risks, review existing control measures and produce clear reports with practical recommendations. Working closely with operational and contract teams, you will help customers manage water hygiene risks and maintain effective control arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out Legionella Risk Assessments across domestic, commercial, healthcare, education and industrial environments.
• Survey hot and cold water systems and other relevant water systems within your competence.
• Identify potential sources of risk and assess the effectiveness of existing control measures and management arrangements.
• Produce accurate water-system schematics and asset inventories.
• Review relevant site records, monitoring results and maintenance documentation.
• Prepare detailed risk assessment reports, prioritising findings and recommended remedial actions.
• Complete reports within agreed timescales and upload survey information to company management systems.
• Discuss findings with the Legionella Compliance Manager / Project Manager and provide practical advice to operational teams.
• Explain assessment findings and recommended actions clearly to customers and stakeholders.
• Attend site meetings and support contract managers with technical queries.
• Maintain current technical knowledge and follow company assessment methodologies and quality procedures.
• Participate in technical reviews and internal audits.
• Follow risk assessments, safe working procedures and site access requirements.

About You

Essential

• A recognised Legionella Risk Assessment qualification, such as City & Guilds or equivalent.
• Experience carrying out Legionella Risk Assessments and producing clear, accurate technical reports.
• Practical knowledge of domestic hot and cold water systems and water hygiene management.
• Working knowledge of ACOP L8, HSG274 and relevant BS 8580 standards.
• An understanding of the legislation and guidance relevant to Legionella risk management.
• Ability to produce and interpret water-system schematics and read building drawings.
• Experience using survey equipment, handheld devices and reporting software.
• Strong attention to detail, planning and time-management skills.
• Good communication skills and confidence discussing findings with customers.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the area.

Desirable

• Additional relevant training or certification through the Water Management Society or BOHS.
• IOSH Working Safely or Managing Safely.
• NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Membership of the Water Management Society.

Site Access & Physical Requirements

• Regular travel to customer sites.
• Access to plant rooms, roof spaces, service risers and tank areas, subject to risk assessment and reasonable adjustments where appropriate.
• Use of ladders where required, with appropriate training and safe working arrangements.
• Confined-space awareness, with entry only where authorised and supported by the required competence and safe systems of work.

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.