Senior Consultant - Asset M&E (water risk assessment)

Tetra Tech Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy is seeking a Senior Consultant to conduct water risk assessments and provide expert advice to clients. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive surveys of mechanical and electrical assets, preparing detailed reports, and collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with regulations. A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role and relevant qualifications are required. The position offers flexible work arrangements and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension

Healthcare

Flexible benefits

Volunteer days

Birthday holiday

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of UK water hygiene regulations.
• Experience in conducting risk assessment visits and preparing reports.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed risk assessments on mechanical and electrical assets.
• Collaborate with engineering and facilities management teams.
• Prepare and maintain asset registers and data analysis.

Skills

Conducting water risk assessments

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Excellent written communication

Proficient IT skills

Education

City and Guilds or Water Management Society qualifications

3 years of experience in M&E surveyor role

Tools

Asset management software

Digital survey tools

Job description

Overview

Senior Consultant - Asset M&E (water risk assessment) role at Tetra Tech Europe. Tetra Tech is a leading technical, engineering, and environmental consultancy delivering data-driven solutions in water, environment, infrastructure, energy, and international development across the UK and Europe. This role involves conducting detailed surveys and assessments of mechanical and electrical assets across client sites in the UK, with regular travel required. You will be a proactive member of the Asset Management team, undertaking survey work as directed, collaborating with other teams to present a seamless client experience, and ensuring delivery of professional, exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Knowledge and practical experience in conducting water risk assessments, including legionella risk assessment, identifying potential water system hazards within MEP assets, and recommending risk mitigation measures.
• Experience preparing detailed water risk assessment reports and liaising with maintenance and compliance teams to implement corrective actions.
• Perform comprehensive on-site surveys of mechanical and electrical building services assets (HVAC, electrical systems, fire protection, plumbing, lifts).
• Accurately record asset condition, specifications, and lifecycle data using digital tools and asset management software.
• Assist in maintaining detailed asset registers and data analysis to inform asset lifecycle and maintenance planning.
• Provide technical insight and produce clear, concise survey reports with recommendations.
• Collaborate with engineering, facilities management, and client teams to ensure asset data accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in budget forecasting and asset replacement planning.
• Comply with health, safety, and security protocols, including preparation for and maintenance of SC clearance where required.
• Stay informed on industry best practices and advances in M&E systems and asset management.

Qualifications & Experience

• Conduct in-depth water safety evaluations in line with UK guidelines (ACOP L8, HSG 274, HTM/SHTM).
• Conduct risk assessment visits, accurately recording data to produce detailed risk assessments.
• Provide expert advice to clients and recommend remedial actions.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems.
• Experience with asset management software and digital survey tools.
• Understanding of relevant regulations, standards, and compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and excellent written communication.
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK (including London, Leeds) with some international travel and overnight stays as required.
• Proven experience as an M&E surveyor or similar role within asset management or building services engineering (up to 3 years).
• Knowledge of the MEP/building surveying market.
• Proficient IT skills to ensure timely delivery of reports and deliverables.
• Deliver professional and exceptional service to clients.
• High degree of self-direction, assertiveness, and eagerness to learn.
• Eligible and willing to undergo DBS (CRB) and SC checks if required.
• At least 3 years of hands-on experience in water safety and risk assessment.
• Solid understanding of UK water hygiene regulations.
• Exceptional communication, organization, and report-writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Desirable

• Hold City and Guilds or Water Management Society qualifications in legionella control and risk assessment of domestic water systems.
• Strong background in building services engineering, either as a tradesperson or through an M&E design career, with knowledge of engineering plant and building services standards.
• Experience in a similar outsourced building services or facilities/asset management role.
• Knowledge of asset management principles.
• Change control experience within projects.
• Ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders while prioritising project interests.
• Experience with web-based (database) software platforms.

Our People & Way of Working

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We aim to create a collaborative environment that supports performance, innovation, and creativity. We value flexibility, trust our employees to manage their outputs, and encourage face-to-face collaboration when needed. We are committed to belonging, inclusivity, and reasonable adjustments in the application process if required. We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension, healthcare, and flexible benefits, with options for reduced hours, remote working, term-time schedules, and other work-life balance arrangements. We also provide volunteer days and birthday holiday.

How to Apply

For more information on our company, please visit www.tetratecheurope.com. To apply, please visit our careers section at http://www.tetratecheurope.com/careers to submit your CV and a covering letter. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.