Legionella Water Risk Assessor in Sutton Coldfield

Legionella Water Risk Assessor

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Sutton Coldfield

Reporting To: Mario Koumi

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.

Upon completion of ongoing training, your development will enable you to begin offering the following services:

• 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