Water Hygiene Operations Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Operations Manager to lead a growing water treatment team. This field‑based role involves overseeing complex water treatment projects, supporting engineers on‑site, and ensuring high‑quality technical services for our clients.

Key responsibilities

• Lead delivery of water treatment projects, remedial works, installations and technical service activities.
• Provide technical support and guidance to engineers and site teams.
• Attend customer sites to oversee complex works, audits and quality inspections.
• Manage project mobilisation, delivery and completion, meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, materials and resources.
• Support troubleshooting of closed systems, cooling towers, boiler water treatment, dosing systems and related plant.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure effective communication throughout projects.
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Required profile

• Strong experience within the water treatment industry.
• Previous experience managing field‑based engineers or technical teams.
• Knowledge of closed systems, cooling towers, boiler treatment, disinfection and remedial works.
• Proven ability to deliver complex projects from start to finish.
• Understanding of ACOP L8, HSG274 and water hygiene regulations.

Required skills

• Closed system water treatment
• Cooling tower maintenance
• Boiler water treatment
• Disinfection dosing systems
• ACOP L8 compliance
• HSG274 compliance

What we offer

• Competitive salary £38,000‑£40,000 per year.
• Strong focus on technical development and team leadership.
• Annual leave 22 days plus birthday day off and one extra day per year (up to 5).
• Overtime availability.
• Vehicle, uniform and PPE provided.