Legionella Risk Assessor

Randstad are seeking an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor to join a team of eight at an environmental consultancy, where you would play a pivotal role in maintaining the reputation for technical excellence across the South East.

This position offers a balance between hands-on technical consultation and high-level client advisory work. Reporting directly to the Environmental Services Manager, you will act as a key technical representative for the business, helping commercial and residential property managers safeguard their occupants, manage operational risk, and remain fully compliant with UK water safety legislation.

Location: Field-based across the South East

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Working Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

Responsibilities

• day-to-day work will directly influence client retention and business performance.
• combine field expertise with rigorous technical analysis to ensure complex water hygiene challenges are identified, managed, and mitigated efficiently.
• conduct end-to-end Legionella risk assessments and safety audits across a diverse client portfolio, evaluating both domestic hot and cold water systems as well as complex evaporative cooling towers.
• Translate on-site observations into clear, actionable technical reports, you will advise clients on risk management strategies while maintaining agreed delivery deadlines and high quality standards.
• oversee on-site microbiological sampling and water testing, coordinating with accredited laboratory partners to deliver clear, data-driven outcomes to our stakeholders.
• Work alongside external CAD specialists, ensure accurate system schematic diagrams are integrated smoothly into final compliance documentation.
• Manage client site visits across London and the South East, maintaining flexible scheduling with occasional pre-planned overnight stays when supporting larger regional contracts.

Qualifications & Accreditations

• A City & Guilds qualification in Legionella Risk Assessment (or a recognized equivalent industry standard).
• Active professional membership with The Water Management Society (WMSoc).
• A relevant academic degree in a Science or Engineering discipline.
• A proven track record in conducting Legionella risk assessments across varied commercial, industrial, or residential facilities.
• Direct hands-on experience inspecting both complex domestic water infrastructure and evaporative cooling systems.
• In-depth working knowledge of current UK Legionella legislation, codes of practice, and health and safety guidance.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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