Water Hygiene Improvement Consultant

Outside IR35) £550 LTD Seeking an experienced and highly competent Water Hygiene Improvement Consultant to lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive water hygiene improvement programme across a diverse estate portfolio. The successful candidate will demonstrate a proven record of delivering measurable risk reduction in complex local authority environments, covering both housing and non-housing assets. Responsiblities: * Act as the Responsible Person for ACOP L8 management and oversee all associated compliance activities * Author, review, and maintain Legionella Management Plans and implement effective Written Schemes of Control * Manage significant water asset lifecycle budgets, ensuring value for money and long-term resilience * Conduct detailed risk assessments and technical audits to ensure statutory compliance across the Council’s estate * Oversee and evaluate contractor performance to ensure consistently high-quality service delivery * Prepare performance specifications and scoping documents for planned works and improvement projects * Lead on resident-safety-focused projects, including the specification and delivery of complex refits, particularly for vulnerable residents The experience you will bring: * HNC/HND in a related discipline * ACOP L8 certification in Water Hygiene * Level 3 Award in Legionella Control for Responsible Persons (RQF) or equivalent * Extensive experience in water hygiene risk management within local authority or comparably complex environments * Demonstrable expertise in statutory compliance, technical auditing, and contractor oversight * Strong project and contract management capabilities with experience specifying and overseeing complex refurbishment programmes * Good working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 * Level 2–3 plumbing qualifications * BOHS P901: Legionella Management or HABC Level 2 Award in Legionella Awareness – Hot and Cold Water Systems * Experience working within local authority environments * Strong commercial awareness and understanding of performance/project management * Proficient user of Microsoft Office applications including Outlook and Teams * Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex issues to non-technical stakeholders * Up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and safety standards * Experience managing remedial works and developing practical solutions