Water Quality Manager

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Water Quality Manager / Water Quality Project Manager to lead Westminster City Council's water safety, water quality and Legionella compliance programme across our housing portfolio. This senior role carries strategic responsibility for water hygiene governance, contractor management, risk assurance and resident safety.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Council's water quality, water hygiene and Legionella management strategy and maintain the Water Safety Management Plan.
• Act as Responsible Person (Water Hygiene) or support the Duty Holder, overseeing Legionella risk assessments and remedial actions.
• Manage strategic water‑quality improvement programmes, including cold‑water storage tank replacement, booster set upgrades, water‑treatment systems and pipework replacement.
• Develop business cases, manage consultants and contractors, and ensure projects meet regulatory and safety standards.
• Implement compliance monitoring frameworks, audit service providers and report performance data to senior leaders.
• Design and deliver Responsible Person training, maintain competency frameworks (ACOP L8, HSG274) and raise awareness across operational teams.

Required profile

• Proven experience in water quality management, Legionella control and large‑scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of water safety legislation, guidance and industry best practice.
• Ability to act as Responsible Person or support Duty Holder in meeting statutory obligations.
• Demonstrated leadership in developing compliance frameworks and managing multi‑disciplinary teams.

Required skills

• Legionella risk assessment
• Water safety management
• Water treatment systems
• Project management
• Compliance monitoring

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence water safety standards for a major London council.
• Engagement with high‑visibility infrastructure improvement projects.
• Professional development in public‑sector water hygiene governance.