Water Safety Manager 

Location: Dartford, DA2
Salary: £60,000–£65,000 per annum
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm

About the Role

We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Water Hygiene professional to join a leading FM service provider at a large multi-use building in Dartford. As the Responsible Person (Water) / Water Safety Manager, you’ll take technical responsibility for the safe, compliant, and effective management of water systems across the estate.

Key Responsibilities of the Responsible Person (Water) / Water Safety Manager

• Act as the Responsible Person (Water), ensuring compliance with HTM 04-01, ACOP L8, HSG274, and contractual requirements.
  • Lead the implementation, management, and continual improvement of the site’s Water Safety Plan.
  • Oversee Legionella risk assessments, water sampling programmes, flushing regimes, temperature monitoring, and remedial actions.
  • Manage specialist contractors, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, competency, and value for money.
  • Provide technical support and guidance for lifecycle projects, capital works, and water-related improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate compliance records, investigate incidents, and support internal and external audits.

Requirements of the Responsible Person (Water) / Water Safety Manager

• Technical qualification in Engineering or a related discipline, or significant experience within a senior water hygiene engineering role.
  • City & Guilds or BOHS Legionella qualifications, ideally including WH003 Legionella Control for Responsible Persons.
  • Strong knowledge of HTM 04-01, ACOP L8, HSG274, and water hygiene legislation and best practice.
  • Experience working within a healthcare estates or similarly complex, highly regulated environment.
  • Experience managing Water Safety Plans, Legionella compliance programmes, risk assessments, and specialist contractors.
  • Familiarity with CAFM systems, compliance documentation, and technical reporting.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer

• £60,000–£65,000 per annum
  • Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Option to purchase up to 5 additional days’ holiday
  • Up to 6% contributory pension scheme

Looking to take ownership of water safety and compliance within a complex commercial environment? This is an excellent opportunity to step into a senior technical role with a leading international FM service provider. Click ‘Apply’ to send your CV now!