Risk Assessor/Technical Co-Ordinator

Risk Assessor / Technical Coordinator

Location: Aberdeen 
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Risk Assessor / Technical Coordinator to support the Technical Manager with water management, Legionella risk assessments, technical compliance and client support.

This is a varied role combining hands-on technical work, report writing, quality assurance, client liaison and training. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of water hygiene legislation and be confident providing technical advice to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out and review water management and Legionella risk assessments.

• Work in line with relevant HSG guidance, ACOP L8 and applicable legislation.

• Assess water systems, including treatment, storage and supply, identifying potential contamination risks.

• Produce accurate risk assessment reports with clear recommendations and remedial actions.

• Prepare and review water management policies, technical procedures, maintenance schedules and manuals.

• Support internal, external and client audits, maintaining accurate records and documentation.

• Assist with technical investigations, non-conformances and client complaints.

• Provide technical support to clients and help define appropriate scopes of work.

• Prepare technical information for quotations, tenders and proposals.

• Liaise with laboratories and suppliers regarding sampling requirements and turnaround times.

• Attend client meetings and explain technical findings and recommendations.

• Assist in developing and delivering training materials, courses and technical presentations.

• Identify opportunities to provide additional water management, sampling and compliance services.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in water management and Legionella risk assessment.

• Good working knowledge of ACOP L8, relevant HSG guidance and applicable legislation.

• Strong understanding of water treatment, storage, supply and contamination risks.

• Experience writing accurate risk assessment reports and technical documentation.

• Confident communicating technical information to clients.

• A degree in a science-related discipline.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Experience delivering training, or a willingness to develop this skill.

Desirable Experience

• More than three years' experience in water management or Legionella risk assessment.

• Relevant City & Guilds or Water Management Society qualifications.

• Experience supporting audits and quality management systems.

• Experience preparing technical quotations, tenders or proposals.

• Offshore experience.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be technically knowledgeable, organised and confident working with clients. They will be comfortable carrying out risk assessments, preparing detailed reports and supporting wider technical and compliance activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their technical expertise while taking on a varied role involving client interaction, quality assurance and training.