Water Hygiene Officer

Interim Water Hygiene Compliance Officer - 6-12 Month Contract

Location : Essex

Immediate Start Preferred

Rate : £450 a day Umbrella PAYE

A Local Authority in Essex is seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Compliance Officer to join their Compliance team on an interim basis (6-12 months).

This is a key role supporting the delivery of housing investment and regeneration projects, helping to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality built assets for residents.

This position involves a mix of site-based and office-based work, so flexibility and strong organisational skills are essential.

The Role

Working within a busy Housing & Property Operations team, you will provide an accurate and efficient assurance service across built assets.

Your responsibilities will include :

• Supporting the development and implementation of the Water Hygiene Improvement Plan
• Reporting to senior compliance leadership and providing technical support
• Producing position statements aligned to relevant technical guidance
• Building and maintaining positive contractor and stakeholder relationships
• Promoting a strong culture of planned and preventative maintenance (PPM)
• Carrying out surveys of hot and cold water systems
• Evaluating risk assessments relating to mechanical installations
• Designing new mechanical installations (materials and workmanship specifications)
• Managing Legionella Risk Assessments and written scheme programmes
• Reviewing and maintaining real-time KPI compliance data
• Overseeing maintenance, PPM and refurbishment works across housing and non-housing projects

Essential Experience

• Strong working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
• Level 2-3 Plumbing qualification
• BOHS P901 : Legionella Management or HABC Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness (or equivalent experience)
• Experience working within a Local Authority environment
• Commercial awareness and project / performance management understanding
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, Teams etc.)
• Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly
• Up-to-date knowledge of water hygiene legislation and safety standards
• Experience managing remedial works and delivering practical solutions

Desirable

• Legionella Risk Assessments & written schemes
• Water Hygiene protocols
• Understanding of Heat Network Association and heat meters
• Asbestos Awareness
• Construction (Design and Management) Regulations knowledge

If you are an experienced Water Hygiene professional looking for your next interim contract within the public sector, I'd be keen to speak with you.

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