Water Hygiene Supervisor

CBRE Group, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Supervisor to lead compliance, safety and efficiency of water systems in a London healthcare setting. You will bridge technical water hygiene compliance with estate operations and ensure service delivery meets HTM 04-01 and WSG requirements.

The role involves supervising engineers, training site teams, managing SOPs, and representing CBRE at Water Safety Group meetings, with a focus on audit-ready documentation and ongoing improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising water hygiene in healthcare or critical infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of HTM 04-01, ACoP L8 and HSG274.
• Advanced ability to manage, interpret and present microbiological data.

Responsibilities

• Lead tracking and interpretation of microbiological results (Legionella & Pseudomonas).
• Oversee PPM for water hygiene and POU filter lifecycles.
• Manage remediation works and ensure timely closure of actions.
• Provide site audits and SOP updates to meet policy and regulation.
• Attend Water Safety Group meetings and prepare documentation.

Skills

Water hygiene

Leadership

Data interpretation

Communication

SOP development

Documentation

NHS familiarity

Problem solving

Job description

Job Role: Water Hygiene Supervisor

Role Purpose: We are looking for an experienced Water Hygiene Supervisor to join our CBRE team in London. You will be the primary operational lead responsible for the compliance, safety, and efficiency of our water systems. Working within the critical healthcare environment, you will bridge the gap between technical water hygiene compliance and estate operations, ensuring our service delivery meets the rigorous standards of HTM 04-01 and the requirements of the Water Safety Group (WSG).

Key Responsibilities

Data & Compliance Management

• Lead the tracking, management, and interpretation of all microbiological sample results (Legionella & Pseudomonas).
• Prepare and maintain precise sampling schedules and location mapping.
• Manage and upload all compliance documentation, ensuring an "audit-ready" status at all times.
• Review and interpret technical reports to identify trends or deviations from safe water parameters.

Operational Oversight

• Manage all Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for water hygiene, ensuring timely completion and adherence to service level agreements.
• Oversee the management of Point-of-Use (POU) filter lifecycles.
• Manage and track all water-related remedial works, ensuring actions are closed out within agreed timeframes.
• Perform fault finding on water systems and raise corrective actions directly on the helpdesk system.

Leadership & Performance

• Directly manage the performance of water hygiene engineers, including conducting site "spot checks" to ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Provide training and mentorship to the site team to ensure high technical standards.
• Review, update, and issue Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure alignment with current trust policy and regulatory updates.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend and represent CBRE at Water Safety Group (WSG) meetings, technical groups, and cluster briefings.
• Prepare all necessary documentation and data summaries for these high-level technical meetings.

Commercial & Technical Planning

• Review Risk Assessment remedial actions and manage the end-to-end execution of these works.
• Review, estimate, and generate quotes for additional water hygiene works outside of the core contract.
• Person Specification/Requirements

Experience

• Proven experience in a supervisory water hygiene role within a healthcare or critical infrastructure environment (specifically NHS familiarity is highly desirable).
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of HTM 04-01, ACoP L8, and HSG274.
• Data Proficiency: Advanced ability to manage, interpret, and present microbiological data (Legionella & Pseudomonas).
• Leadership: Demonstrated experience in managing engineering teams, conducting site audits, and implementing SOPs.
• Communication: Ability to present technical data confidently in high-stakes environments like the Water Safety Group (WSG).
• Problem Solving: Strong background in fault finding and managing complex water system remediation projects.
• Administrative Excellence: Meticulous attention to detail regarding documentation management, contract compliance, and helpdesk systems.