Water Hygiene Compliance Officer
Temporary | Full Time
£450 per day (umbrella)
Location: Harlow
Closing Date: 24th February 2026
We are supporting a respected Local Athority in recruiting an interim Water Hygiene Compliance Officer on a 6-12‑month basis.
This organisation is committed to improving housing standards and delivering high‑quality services to its residents. They are seeking a skilled and motivated professional to join the Compliance team and support the ongoing delivery of safe, well‑maintained homes.
This role will involve a balance of on‑site work and office-based activity, so flexibility is key. The ideal candidate will be well‑organised, technically strong, and confident in managing their workload effectively to deliver excellent service.
The Role
Working within a busy Housing & Property Operations environment, you will provide an accurate and efficient assurance service across a wide range of built assets. Responsibilities include:
Conducting site surveys, quality inspections, and technical assessments
Producing specifications and schedules of work
Preparing clear and detailed reports
Overseeing hot and cold-water systems, planned maintenance, and refurbishment programmes across both housing and non‑housing stock
Main Responsibilities
Support the development and implementation of the organisation's Water Hygiene Improvement Plan
Assist senior compliance leads with operational and strategic duties
Contribute to technical guidance and compliance position statements
Build and maintain strong working relationships with contractors, residents, and internal teams
Promote and support a culture of planned and preventative maintenance (PPM)
Carry out surveys of hot and cold-water systems
Evaluate risk assessments, lifecycle conditions, and performance of mechanical installations
Design mechanical installations, including specifications and material standards
Monitor, update and maintain real-time compliance KPI data
Manage the Legionella Risk Assessment and written scheme programme
What You Will Bring
Strong working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Level 2-3 plumbing qualifications
BOHS P901, HABC Level 2 Legionella Awareness, or equivalent experience
Experience working within the social housing or local authority environment
Strong commercial awareness and understanding of compliance frameworks
Good knowledge of performance and project management
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Teams and general IT systems
Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical issues clearly
Up‑to‑date understanding of legislation, compliance standards, and safety requirements
Experience managing remedial works and technical issues
Desirable Skills & Experience
Legionella risk assessments and written schemes
Water hygiene protocols
Understanding of heat networks and heat metering
Asbestos awareness
Knowledge of CDM regulations