Legionella Risk Assessor

Location : Cambridge- covering Central/ Eastern Region

Due to hiring timescales, sponsorship is unavailable for this opportunity

Are you a technical specialist looking to find a stable & permanent role with an established company which will support growth in your Water Hygiene career?

A Tier 1 Specialist Consultancy is expanding its operations and seeking a dependable Legionella Risk Assessor to cover the Central/ Eastern UK region. This is a pivotal role within a growing team, offering the chance to manage high-compliance environments for major commercial and MOD-security cleared sites. The Opportunity : You will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and compliance of complex water systems. Your day-to-day remit involves a blend of technical auditing and field-based risk management:

• Conducting comprehensive Legionella Risk Assessments across diverse water systems.


• Performing detailed audits of management regimes and Written Schemes of Control.


• Executing internal quality checks to ensure rigorous technical standards are maintained.


• Delivering general water hygiene tasks including sampling, temperature monitoring, and flushing.

Technical Essentials To be successful, you must demonstrate high-level technical proficiency and a commitment to regulatory excellence:

• Compliance Expert: Deep working knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG274, and BS:8580.


• System Knowledge: Experience with complex systems, including water softeners, industrial processes, and vehicle washes.


• Reporting: Strong IT literacy (Word/Excel) with the ability to produce high-quality technical reports.


• Vetting: Ability to pass Enhanced DBS and MOD security clearance.


• Mobility: Full UK Driving License (Regional travel required).

The Package

• Competitive salary (DOE) with high-spec company vehicle or electric car scheme.


• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (option to buy more).


• Enhanced company pension and family-friendly support.


• Employee recognition schemes and a comprehensive benefits/discounts app.


• A structured pathway for career development within a growing national team.