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About Us
HYDROP E.C.S. is a specialist consultancy within the Celnor Group, offering market-leading, independent advice on water quality and safety management. UKAS accredited and founded in 1991, HYDROP is comprised of scientists and experts focused exclusively on the control of waterborne pathogens such as
Department: Field Team
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Sutton Coldfield
Compensation: £45,000 / year
Description
About Us
HYDROP E.C.S. is a specialist consultancy within the Celnor Group, offering market-leading, independent advice on water quality and safety management. UKAS accredited and founded in 1991, HYDROP is comprised of scientists and experts focused exclusively on the control of waterborne pathogens such as Legionella sp. and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. We have no commercial ties to treatment providers, allowing us to deliver fully independent and unbiased consultancy services. Our clients span the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, and we are widely recognised as the foremost authority in our field.
As part of the Celnor Group, a growing environmental services conglomerate – HYDROP continues to play a central role in safeguarding public health and maintaining regulatory standards across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, education, and critical infrastructure.
We are seeking a qualified and experienced Authorising Engineer (Water) to join our expert team. This role is ideal for a senior consultant with in-depth experience in water safety, particularly within regulated and clinical environments. You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, delivering audits, risk assessments, crisis management support, and strategic guidance to help manage and reduce the risk of waterborne infections.
Key Responsibilities
* Fulfil duties as Authorising Engineer (Water) and senior subject matter expert across client accounts.
* Lead on compliance and governance audits for water systems, focusing on safety, regulation, and operational performance.
* Conduct specialist risk assessments for Legionella, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and other waterborne pathogens.
* Support clients during outbreak investigations and serious incident (SUI) responses.
* Provide expert witness services and litigation support as required.
* Design and deliver accredited and bespoke training (e.g. City & Guilds, ILM).
* Develop water safety documentation including policies, Water Safety Plans, procedural manuals, and risk registers.
* Create and manage pre-planned maintenance (PPM) schedules and electronic monitoring systems.
* Offer independent advice on water treatment regimes, installations, and system design.
* Oversee design verification, installation compliance checks, and handover for new builds and refurbishments.
* Produce tender specifications and lead tender execution or project management as required.
* Interpret microbiological data and deliver actionable insight through clear reporting.
* Lead and manage complex, bespoke water safety projects from inception to completion.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential
* Demonstrable experience as a Senior Consultant or Authorising Engineer (Water), preferably within healthcare or regulated environments.
* Strong technical expertise in water safety, infection control, and risk management.
* Excellent knowledge of current regulations, including HTM 04-01, ACOP L8, and relevant BS/ISO standards.
* Confident communicator with strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
* Competent with Microsoft Office and digital reporting tools.
* Full UK driving licence and ability to pass enhanced DBS checks.
Desirable
* Degree in a relevant scientific, public health, or engineering discipline.
* Accredited training delivery experience (e.g. ILM or C&G courses).
* Experience supporting clients in the UK and overseas, including knowledge of international compliance frameworks.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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