SMS Environmental
Legionella Risk Assessor
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Legionella Risk Assessor – Durham (Permanent)
Salary: Up to £34,000 basic | OTE: £40,000+ | Paid Overtime | Company Car Location: Durham (base) with occasional UK travel *(Focus on London & South East with wider travel)
About the Role
Are you an experienced Legionella Risk Assessor seeking a role where expertise is valued and quality is prioritised? SMS Environmental, a UKAS-accredited water hygiene specialist, is expanding its Risk Assessment team and is searching for an experienced professional to join us.
Why Join SMS Environmental?
We recognise that top assessors thrive when supported properly. Our offering includes:
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Competitive remuneration:
- Up to £34,000 basic salary
- Monthly bonus scheme (up to £40,000 OTE+)
- Paid overtime
- Company car & business fuel card
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Strong benefits package:
- 30 days holiday (including UK bank holidays)
- Contributory Scottish Widows pension
- Private Medical Insurance (or Healthcare Cash Plan after 2 years)
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
- Company sick pay
- Employee referral scheme
- Long-service awards
- Discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure
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- Excellent industry standing & growth:
- UKAS-accredited systems with technical support
- Strong reputation in water hygiene, commercial, healthcare, residential, and public-sector sectors
- Structured quality assurance processes
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- A growing national business with long-term career progression
The Responsibilities
This role involves independent fieldwork across clients’ sites (primarily in London/South East, with occasional UK-wide travel) to conduct Legionella Risk Assessments. Key tasks include:
- Conducting Risk Assessments across diverse site types (commercial, healthcare, residential, public sector)
- Assessing hot & cold water systems and related infrastructure
- Identifying and evaluating Legionella risks while complying with:
- Asbestos ACoP L8
- HSG274 Part 2
- BS 8580-1
- Producing clear, professional technical reports and recommending remedial actions
- Client-facing communication of findings and priorities
- Maintaining UKAS-accredited standards within our quality framework
What Skills & Experience Do We Need?
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience as a Legionella Risk Assessor
- Deep knowledge of water systems and Legionella control
- Extensive experience working to:
- ACoP L8
- HSG274 Part 2
- BS 8580-1
- Ability to produce accurate, concise technical reports
- Strong communication and client engagement skills
- Experience with digital reporting systems
- Full UK driving licence (essential for travel)
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Desirable (Bonus) Qualifications
- BOHS, City & Guilds, or Water Management Society (WMSoc) Legionella qualification
- Background in water hygiene, water treatment, engineering, or building services
- Experience within a UKAS-accredited workforce
If you’re an experienced assessor but not yet qualified, we can offer support in training and certification.
Join SMS Environmental
As a leading water treatment and hygiene specialist, SMS Environmental is proud of delivering high-quality, compliant solutions while investing in our team. If you’re seeking a role where expertise is valued, and you can build a long-term career, this could be the opportunity for you.
All offers are contingent on a DBS check, funded by SMS Environmental.
SMS Environmental is an equal opportunities employer. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.
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