Legionella Risk Assessor
Job in
Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-07
Listing for:
Penguin Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-07
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Compliance & Protection, Water Management, Water Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary:
Up to £40,000 per annum
Location:
UK - Field Based
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor to join a specialist organisation operating within the water hygiene, Legionella control and water safety sector.
We are looking for a technically minded and experienced professional who has a strong understanding of Legionella risk assessment and cooling water systems, with particular experience working with cooling towers and evaporative cooling systems.
The Role
As a Legionella Risk Assessor, you will be responsible for carrying out comprehensive Legionella risk assessments across a range of commercial, industrial and public sector environments.
Your responsibilities will include:
Conducting detailed Legionella risk assessments of domestic and commercial water systems.
Assessing cooling towers and evaporative cooling systems and identifying potential Legionella risks.
Producing clear, accurate and technically detailed risk assessment reports.
Identifying non-compliances and providing practical recommendations for remedial action.
Advising clients on Legionella control measures and ongoing compliance requirements.
Reviewing existing control schemes and water management procedures.
Working in accordance with relevant legislation, guidance and industry best practice.
Liaising directly with clients and providing professional technical advice.
Managing your workload effectively while travelling to client sites across the UK.
Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all assessments are completed to a high professional standard.
About You
The successful candidate will have proven experience as a Legionella Risk Assessor, together with strong practical knowledge of water systems.
Essential:
Previous experience carrying out Legionella risk assessments.
Strong knowledge of Legionella control and water hygiene.
Experience with cooling towers / evaporative cooling systems is essential.
Good understanding of ACOP L8 and HSG
274, particularly Part 1 relating to evaporative cooling systems.
Ability to identify risks and provide clear, practical recommendations.
Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Comfortable working independently and managing a field-based workload.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
Relevant qualifications in Legionella risk assessment, water hygiene, water treatment or environmental health would be highly advantageous.
What's on Offer
Salary up to £40,000, depending on experience.
Full-time, permanent position.
Field-based role with varied client sites.
Opportunity to work with a specialist organisation within the Legionella and water safety sector.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Opportunity to develop your career within a technically focused and growing business.
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor with strong cooling tower experience and are looking for your next career opportunity, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion
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