Water Safety Manager

Invictus Group; Sutton at Hone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Job summary

Invictus Group in Dartford is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene professional to join as Water AP / Water Safety Manager at a large multi-use site. You’ll take technical responsibility for safe, compliant management of water systems, lead water hygiene compliance activities, and protect patients, visitors, and staff in a healthcare environment.

The role requires technical qualification in engineering or equivalent, Legionella qualifications, and strong knowledge of HTM 04-01, ACOP L8 and

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in Engineering or related discipline.
• Legionella qualifications (C&G/BOHS), ideally including WH003.
• Strong knowledge HTM 04-01, ACOP L8 and HSG274.
• Experience managing Water Safety Plans and Legionella compliance programmes.
• Familiarity with CAFM systems and technical reporting.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Responsible Person (Water), ensuring HTM 04-01, ACOP L8, HSG274 and contract compliance.
• Lead the implementation and continual improvement of the Water Safety Plan.
• Oversee Legionella risk assessments, sampling, flushing, temperature monitoring and remedial actions.
• Manage specialist contractors, ensuring quality, safety and value for money.
• Maintain compliance records, investigate incidents, and support audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Engineering or related technical discipline

C&G or BOHS Legionella qualifications (including WH003)

Tools

CAFM systems

Job description

Water AP / Water Safety Manager – Dartford DA2 – up to £65,000

Location: Dartford, DA2

Salary: £60,000–£65,000 per annum

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm

About the Role

We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Water Hygiene professional to join a leading FM service provider at a large multi-use site in Dartford.

As the Responsible Person (Water) / Water Safety Manager, you’ll take technical responsibility for the safe, compliant, and effective management of water systems across the hospital estate. You’ll provide specialist technical expertise, lead water hygiene compliance activities, and play a key role in protecting patients, visitors, and staff across a complex healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities of the Responsible Person (Water) / Water Safety Manager

• Act as the Responsible Person (Water), ensuring compliance with HTM 04-01, ACOP L8, HSG274, and contractual requirements.
• Lead the implementation, management, and continual improvement of the site’s Water Safety Plan.
• Oversee Legionella risk assessments, water sampling programmes, flushing regimes, temperature monitoring, and remedial actions.
• Manage specialist contractors, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, competency, and value for money.
• Maintain accurate compliance records, investigate incidents, and support internal and external audits.

Requirements of the Responsible Person (Water) / Water Safety Manager

• Technical qualification in Engineering or a related discipline, or significant experience within a senior water hygiene engineering role.
• C&G or BOHS Legionella qualifications, ideally including WH003 Legionella Control for Responsible Persons.
• Strong knowledge of HTM 04-01, ACOP L8, HSG274, and water hygiene legislation.
• Experience managing Water Safety Plans, Legionella compliance programmes, risk assessments, and specialist contractors.
• Familiarity with CAFM systems, compliance documentation, and technical reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer

• £60,000–£65,000 per annum
• Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Up to 6% contributory pension scheme