Legionella Specialist - Compliance

Legionella (Water) Compliance Specialist

Location: East London
Rate: -450 per day (Inside IR35 - Umbrella)
Contract: 3-month rolling

The Opportunity

We''re supporting a housing provider to appoint a Legionella (Water) Compliance Specialist to bring structure, oversight, and technical assurance to a developing compliance area.

This is a hands-on role focused on moving the organisation from a fragmented position to clear, confident compliance - combining site-level understanding with strong knowledge of legislation, policy, and best practice.

The Role

• Lead on Legionella compliance across the housing portfolio
• Review current position and provide a clear gap analysis across policy, process, and delivery
• Process map end-to-end compliance activity - from risk assessments through to remedial actions
• Ensure effective response to risk assessments, including tracking and closing actions
• Oversee delivery of key works such as tank removals, remedials, and system improvements
• Review and refine policies, procedures, and compliance frameworks
• Work closely with contractors to assess what''s working vs not working
• Provide practical, delivery-focused oversight - not just advisory
• Support the organisation to reach a sustainable and auditable compliant position

About You

• Strong working knowledge of Legionella control, relevant legislation, and ACOP L8 guidance
• Experience in housing, public sector, or complex property portfolios
• Able to operate across both technical compliance and operational delivery
• Proven experience managing contractors and remedial programmes
• Comfortable carrying out site-based reviews and validation activity
• Able to clearly identify gaps and implement practical, workable solutions
• Detail-oriented, structured, and confident working independently

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