Our Client is a leading Environmental Consultancy that is now recruiting for a Legionella Quality & Assurance Consultant.

Position Objective

To undertake the quality assurance processes on all risk assessment reports and ensure they are kept to a high standard. To assist the principal consultant and head of service with app changes / updates, LCA membership audit documentation and competency management.

Qualifications & Experience

Significant experience of carrying out Legionella risk assessments and ideally from a Legionella Consultancy background.
Suitable experience across multiple sectors is desirable (education / healthcare / commercial etc).
Suitable experience across multiple water system types is desirable (evaporative cooling / hot and cold water systems / spa’s and hot tubs / swimming pools.
An approved Legionella Risk Assessment qualification eg. City & Guilds, BOHS, WMSoc.
A good working knowledge of ACoP L8, HSG 274, HTM 04- 01 & other relevant Guidance Documents.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.
Excellent communication skills.
Be fluent in both verbal and written English.
Ideally will have experience of app-based risk assessment software.
Ideally experience with quality assurance processes from previous work.

Key Responsibilities

Carrying out QA processes on all legionella risk assessments in line with company policy and processes.
Addressing issues / mistakes / omissions in legionella risk assessments and liaising with the responsible consultant to ensure the reports are delivered in good time.
Providing general advice to consultants on the correct method of undertaking the risk assessments.
Attend team meetings to discuss issues and trends identified over time.
To assist as necessary with discussions on app changes / updates
Assist as necessary with LCA membership audits, this may include management of existing documentation, creation of new documentation / processes and delivery of evidence during audits.
Assist as necessary with competency management processes including but not limited to tracking team competencies, organising specific training where necessary, undertaking on site audits annually of legionella consultants.

Attributes

The successful candidate will be flexible and will have an excellent work ethic .
Must have a keen understanding of the risk assessment concept and how to apply it to Legionella control.
Must be able to communicate effectively with internal teams and external organisations in a suitable manner.
Have the ability to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team.
Will have a good working knowledge of commercial and industrial water systems, supplies and water regulations governing these.
Willing to travel and do overnight stays .
Willing to travel abroad.

Desirable but not essential

Remuneration

Legionella Quality & Assurance Consultant