Legionella Risk Assessor

SMS Environmental; North Carolina; On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Bonuses

Overtime pay

Private medical insurance

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

SMS Environmental is recruiting a Legionella Risk Assessor to join our UK water hygiene team. You will carry out Legionella Risk Assessments across a variety of client sites, primarily in London and the South East, with occasional travel across the UK.

You will assess water systems, identify risks and provide clear, practical recommendations to help clients stay compliant and safe. Essential: experience as a Legionella Risk Assessor, strong knowledge of water systems, report writing ability and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legionella Risk Assessor.
• Strong knowledge of water systems and Legionella control.
• Experience applying ACoP L8, HSG274 and BS 8580-1.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out Legionella Risk Assessments across multiple site types.
• Assessing hot and cold water systems and infrastructure.
• Identifying and evaluating Legionella risks.
• Producing professional technical reports.
• Recommending remedial actions and control measures.
• Communicating findings with clients and stakeholders.
• Maintaining high standards within our UKAS-accredited quality framework.

Skills

Legionella risk assessment

Water systems knowledge

ACOP L8 knowledge

HSG274 knowledge

BS 8580-1 knowledge

Report writing

Client-facing

UK driving licence

Education

BOHS or City & Guilds

Job description

Legionella Risk Assessor

Up to £34,000 Basic Salary | OTE £40,000+ | Paid Overtime | Company Car

Permanent | Durham | Occasional UK Travel

Are you an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor looking for a role where quality matters and your expertise is respected?

At SMS Environmental, we're a UKAS-accredited water hygiene specialist supporting organisations across the UK to manage Legionella risks and maintain compliance. We're growing our Risk Assessment team and are looking for an experienced assessor to join us.

Why Join SMS Environmental?

We know great assessors deliver their best work when they're properly supported.

That's why we offer:

• Up to £34,000 basic salary
• Monthly bonus scheme with OTE of £40,000+
• Paid overtime
• Company car and business fuel card
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays
• Contributory Scottish Widows pension
• Private Medical Insurance or Healthcare Cash Plan (after 2 years)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Company sick pay
• Employee referral scheme
• Long service awards
• Employee discounts on shopping, travel and leisure

Why Assessors Choose SMS

• UKAS-accredited systems and technical support
• A strong reputation within the water hygiene industry
• Variety of commercial, healthcare, residential and public-sector sites
• Structured quality assurance processes
• Opportunities for further training and development
• A growing national business with long-term career opportunities

The Role

You'll carry out Legionella Risk Assessments across a wide range of client sites throughout London and the South East, with occasional travel elsewhere in the UK. Working independently in the field, you'll assess water systems, identify risks, and provide clear, practical recommendations to help clients remain compliant and safe.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out Legionella Risk Assessments across multiple site types
• Assessing hot and cold water systems and associated infrastructure
• Identifying and evaluating Legionella risks
• Producing professional technical reports
• Recommending remedial actions and control measures
• Communicating findings with clients and stakeholders
• Working in line with ACoP L8, HSG274 Part 2 and BS 8580-1
• Maintaining high standards within our UKAS-accredited quality framework

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience as a Legionella Risk Assessor
• Strong knowledge of water systems and Legionella control
• Experience working to ACoP L8, HSG274 and BS 8580-1
• Ability to produce clear, accurate technical reports
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Experience using digital reporting systems
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• BOHS, City & Guilds, WMSoc or equivalent Legionella Risk Assessor qualification
• Background in water hygiene, water treatment, engineering or building services
• Experience working within a UKAS-accredited environment

If you're experienced but not yet qualified, we can support you with further training and certification.

About SMS Environmental

SMS Environmental is one of the UK's leading water treatment and water hygiene specialists. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compliant services while supporting our people with the tools, training and structure they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a role where your experience is valued and you can build a long‑term career with a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

All offers of employment are subject to a DBS check, which will be arranged and funded by SMS Environmental.

SMS Environmental is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.