Authorising Engineer [Water]

Until relatively recently, this role was identified without any clear definition or specification. In the Autumn of 2015 however, guidance was issued for the role of Authorising Engineer [Water].

The guidance recommends that any Authorising Engineer [Water] should remain independent of the operational structure of an organisation. The Water Hygiene Centre can provide an Authorising Engineer [Water], who will act as your independent professional Legionella consultant, giving support and advice in accordance with relevant guidance.

While every Authorising Engineer [Water] will have anecdotes of failure or non-compliance and a collection of worrying photographs, it is always a great feeling when through application and expertise, there are tangible positive improvements in the safety of water systems. The Water Hygiene Centre has a collective of Authorising Engineers [Water] from varied backgrounds, who routinely meet and work together to share knowledge and experiences.


We can also provide a call-out service whereby your enquiry is directed to one of our Authorising Engineers [Water]. Call-outs necessarily involve the most important of circumstances and where a prompt response can ensure appropriate and timely remedial action is undertaken, potentially preventing an escalating emergency incident. We can be available 7 days a week, 365 days a year.