Role: Water Hygiene Consultant REF 125887
Contract Length: Until 30/04/26 (3 days per week)
Location: Dudley
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: £400 per day
Spinwell is recruiting for a Water Hygiene Consultant for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE WATER HYGIENE CONSULTANT
To assist the Compliance Manager (CM) in their daily duties to effectively manage the resources and assets within the Housing Maintenance Team/Corporate Landlord services to achieve compliance and competency. Carry out gap analysis for all social housing properties as well as Corporate landlord buildings. Investigate into all PPM’s and ensure all programmed works are carried out in accordance with Approved Code of Practice, L8 ACoP.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE WATER HYGIENE CONSULTANT
- Proven experience in leading Legionella and water hygiene compliance strategies across large and diverse housing portfolios, including corporate landlord buildings.
- Extensive experience of Social Housing repair legislation and Landlords statutory obligations relating to the management of gas appliances, installations and water hygiene. Experience of the management of Corporate Landlord properties.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex water safety and compliance projects, ensuring delivery within agreed timeframes, budgets, and quality standards.
- Ability to develop, implement, and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to drive continuous improvement in contractor performance and internal processes.
- Experience in leading resident engagement initiatives related to water safety, including effective communication of inspection schedules, outcomes, and required remedial actions.
- BSc in a construction related discipline (or HNC in relevant discipline with extensive site supervisory experience) or other equivalent qualifications and willing and keen to undertake specific training to develop specific competency in the role.
- Level 3 Award in Legionella Awareness RP
- Strong knowledge of ACOP L8 & HSG 274 (Parts 1-3)
- BOHS P901
- BOHS P903 or City and Guilds BS6 / WH006
- City & Guilds Practical Water Hygiene Compliance Responsible Person (ACoP L8, HTM 04-01)
- Good working knowledge of current Building Regulations
- Asbestos Awareness
- Membership of a professional body such as Water Management Society (WMSoc), IOSH, or similar.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and able to train and motivate staff in adopting new practices
- Ability to communicate at all levels of the Council, including Elected Members, and with external organisations, translating complex technical information in to concise jargon free terms
- Accurate and methodical approach in planning projects and undertaking research
- Ability to work to targets and deadlines
- Highly computer literate and thorough understanding and appreciation for ICT systems and an ability to compile/analyse/interpret statistical data
If you are a Water Hygiene Consultant, apply now or send your CV to Spinwell!
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