Legionella Water Risk Assessor

Hydrop E.C.S; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in water quality management in Birmingham seeks a proactive Legionella Water Risk Assessor. The role involves conducting risk assessments and developing management documentation in healthcare environments. Candidates should have experience in water risk assessment and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers an opportunity to work with specialists and contribute to best-in-class safety services.

Qualifications

• Experience as a water risk assessor.
• Suitable qualifications in water hygiene, microbiology, environmental science, or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed Risk Assessment Surveys for Legionella, Pseudomonas, and other pathogens.
• Develop Water Safety Plans and Management Documentation.
• Design and implement Pre-Planned Maintenance Programmes.

Skills

Water risk assessment

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Project management skills

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific or environmental discipline

Job description

About Hydrop E.C.S.

Hydrop E.C.S., part of the Celnor Group, is a leading independent consultancy specialising in water quality and safety management. Founded in 1991, we are UKAS-accredited for Legionella Risk Assessments and are widely respected across the UK and internationally. Our team is made up exclusively of scientists and specialists who focus on the unbiased management of waterborne infection risks. As a values-driven consultancy, we pride ourselves on remaining commercially independent, offering clients clarity, compliance, and evidence-based advice free from conflict of interest. At Hydrop, our mission is simple: deliver the most accurate, cost-effective, and scientifically rigorous consultancy in the field of water quality risk management—especially in high-risk environments such as healthcare.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a confident and technically capable Legionella Water Risk Assessor to join our consultancy team. You’ll play a key role in delivering best-in-class assessments, documentation, and advisory services to our clients—helping them manage risk from Legionella, Pseudomonas, and other waterborne pathogens. You’ll work closely with senior scientists and consultants across major healthcare and public sector portfolios, contributing to our reputation as the gold standard in independent water safety advice.

What you will do

In the first 6 months you will be conducting detailed Risk Assessment Surveys for Legionella, Pseudomonas, and other waterborne pathogens.

• Developing Water Safety Plans, Policies, and Management & Procedural Documentation.
• Designing and implement Pre-Planned Maintenance Programme Schedules.
• Providing impartial and expert guidance on Water Treatment Regimes.
• Delivering Design Verification, Installation Compliance, and Handover Management for new builds and refurbishments
• Managing complex, bespoke projects with precision and client focus.

What you will bring

Essential:

• Experience as a water risk assessor
• Suitable qualifications in water hygiene, microbiology, environmental science, or a related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and accurate scientific reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to pass an enhanced DBS check

Desirable

• Degree in a relevant scientific or environmental discipline
• Experience working within healthcare environments
• Strong project management skills and familiarity with compliance frameworks

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other