Water Systems Consultant

Department: Field Team

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: London - Central

Reporting To: Louise Jones

Compensation: GBP 28,000 - GBP 38,000 / year

Description

Contract: Permanent
Location: Field based - M25 adjacent counties (Kent, Buckinghamshire etc.) with work in Central London and North West regions
Salary: GBP 28,000 - GBP 38,000 per annum

About Us

Building Monitoring Services Ltd (BMS) was started in 1994 by dedicated professionals with a broad and lengthy experience in the specialised areas of water and air hygiene. We provide completely independent advice which is un-biased and free from any conflict of interest, ensuring our clients receive recommendations they can trust.

Over 25 years later, BMS remains a major player within the market sectors. Our philosophy is one of partnership with our clients built on long-term mutual gain, and as a result we have retained most of our original clients. As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain high standards whilst investing in our people's training and development.

About the Role

We are seeking a Water Systems Consultant to join our field team carrying out water monitoring visits and Legionella risk assessments across a range of different property types. This role is ideal for someone with monitoring experience who can be trained further, as we are very open to candidates with less experience that we can develop. Flexibility, practical skills and common sense are required as each job is different.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular water monitoring at a range of properties in our contract portfolio, including temperature monitoring, tank inspections, sampling, checking of remedial works and completion of inspection forms and visit reports
• Conduct in-depth site surveys at new properties and produce Legionella risk assessment reports with hand drawn schematic drawings of water systems
• Compile lists of suitable remedial works, provide solution options and assign appropriate priorities
• Plan and organise own workload effectively
• Undertake occasional ventilation system surveys and air quality monitoring (subject to further training)
• Work safely and help implement the BMS Health & Safety policy
• Maintain high standards and ensure quality of service is always maintained
• Communicate any site issues/cancellations to the Field Service Manager
• Travel to and from sites safely with occasional overnight stays
• Return reports within required time frames

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential Requirements:

• Detailed knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG274
• Working knowledge of domestic water systems within a variety of building types
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Good IT skills - knowledge of MS Office products
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate clearly
• Ability to plan and arrange own workload
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience carrying out Legionella risk assessments including production of written reports and schematic drawings
• Experience of carrying out Indoor Air Quality risk assessments and monitoring
• Water treatment knowledge and experience of closed water systems

Job Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of GBP 28,000 - GBP 38,000 per annum and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

• Company car (Skoda Octavia or equivalent grade) for business and personal use
• Company phone for business and personal use
• Company credit card so you're never out of pocket for expenses
• Flexible working arrangements and excellent work-life balance
• Health insurance scheme (option to join after 6 months of service)
• Employee assistance programme
• Death in service payment/policy
• Regular salary reviews with recognition for outstanding performance
• Investment in training and development opportunities

Building Monitoring Services is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.