Water Hygiene Technical Manager

Example Recruitment; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services provider seeks a Water Hygiene Technical Manager to lead their engineering team and ensure compliance with industry standards. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance across various sites, develop a high-performing team, and manage client relationships. Ideal candidates have at least 3 years' experience in water hygiene, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to interpret risk assessments. This role offers a salary of £42,000 – £46,000 plus benefits including a company vehicle, training, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company vehicle + fuel card

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual performance reviews

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Water Hygiene Manager / Lead Engineer role.
• Legionella awareness training is essential.
• Clean UK driving licence & clean DBS.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Water Hygiene Engineering team.
• Oversee PPM and reactive maintenance activities.
• Manage engineers and contractors for compliance.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG 274

Excellent organisation and planning skills

Strong understanding of water hygiene and treatment

Proficient with Excel and Word

Ability to interpret risk assessments

Education

Relevant City & Guilds water industry qualifications

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Water Hygiene Technical Manager – Excellent Career Opportunity

Location: Hertfordshire & Surrounding Areas (including occasional London travel)

Salary: £42,000 – £46,000 DOE + Company Vehicle

Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

Our client, a respected and long-established building engineering services provider with over 20 years of industry success, is looking to appoint a forward-thinking Water Hygiene Engineering Manager to support their continued growth.

With a reputation for delivering safe, compliant and technically robust solutions across a diverse property portfolio, the business places people, expertise and service excellence at the heart of everything they do. Joining their management team offers genuine career development, in-house training, and long-term progression within an organisation that values professionalism, integrity and quality.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Director, the Water Hygiene Technical Manager will lead both in-house engineers and specialist subcontractors in delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive works and compliance-based activities across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will act as a technical lead, ensuring ACOP L8, HSG 274 and LCA standards are met consistently while developing a high-performing, customer-focused engineering team. You will also support contract delivery, proactively resolve operational issues, and strengthen relationships with clients through excellent communication and service.

This role is ideal for an experienced Water Hygiene professional ready to step into a leadership position within a modern, supportive and values-led engineering business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Water Hygiene Engineering team to ensure safe, compliant and efficient service delivery
• Oversee PPM and reactive maintenance activities across the portfolio
• Manage in-house engineers and third-party contractors, ensuring high performance and adherence to compliance
• Build a strong, customer-oriented team through coaching, mentoring and competency assessments
• Provide technical support and direction to engineers and subcontractors
• Ensure accurate data recording and asset documentation across all sites
• Uphold LCA standards and industry best practice
• Assist in training and developing engineering competency
• Work closely with the Director to drive performance, standards and service efficiency
• Prepare quotations for water hygiene works and maintenance
• Support client relationships, answering queries and liaising with the office-based contract team

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Water Hygiene Manager / Lead Engineer role
• Strong working knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG 274 (Parts 1, 2 & 3) – Essential
• Legionella awareness training and relevant City & Guilds water industry qualifications
• Strong understanding of water hygiene, water treatment and closed system analysis
• Ability to interpret risk assessments and engineer actionable recommendations
• Proficient with Excel, Word and CRM / quoting systems
• Excellent organisation, planning and communication skills
• Motivated, professional and able to work independently when required
• Clean UK driving licence & clean DBS

Benefits

• 42,000 – £46,000 salary (dependent on experience)
• Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with length of service)
• Company vehicle (modern fleet) + fuel card
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (mental health support, counselling, family services)
• Annual performance reviews
• Additional discounts, benefits and perks

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected engineering services provider that values high standards, technical expertise and employee development. Ideal for someone looking to step into a progressive managerial role within the water hygiene sector