Account Manager
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Taunton |
| Area | Somerset, England |
| Sector | Water & Environmental |
| Salary | £35k - 45k per year |
| Currency | gbp |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | ID:169863 |
| Job Views | 2 |
- Description
Position – Account Manager
Industry – Water Treatment & Hygiene Industry
Location – Taunton
Salary/Package - £35,000 - £45,000 (DOE) – Company Car or Allowance/Fuel paid, PPE/Technology, Commission & more
Profile
An established and growing water treatment and water hygiene specialist is seeking an experienced Account Manager/Project Manager to oversee water hygiene and legionella control projects across a range of sectors including healthcare, education, care homes, and commercial environments.
Purpose of the role
You will be responsible for planning, delivering, and managing projects in line with UK compliance standards, ensuring excellent service delivery, safety, and customer satisfaction.
You will be given a portfolio of existing Clients, enhance those contracts, whilst also seeing new business opportunities where possible. This is a regional position to the Southwest
Key Responsibilities
- Manage projects from initiation through to completion using PRINCE2 methodology
- Ensure compliance with ACOP L8, HSG274, and Health & Safety legislation
- Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers across multiple sites
- Act as the main point of contact for clients
- Oversee legionella risk assessments, water sampling, cleaning, and remedial works
- Review technical reports and compliance documentation
- Prepare project plans, schedules, and cost estimates
- Monitor project budgets and financial performance
- Conduct site audits and ensure adherence to RAMS
- Support, mentor, and manage operational teams
- Maintain accurate compliance and audit records
- Promote a strong health & safety culture
You must have or hold
- Full UK Driving Licence
- NVQ Level 3, A Level, BTEC, T-Level or equivalent
- Project management experience or experience within a water-related role with client management responsibility.
Desirable
- PRINCE2 Foundation/Practitioner or equivalent
- Knowledge of ACOP L8, HSG274, HTM04-01, and Water Regulations
- Experience managing healthcare or large-scale contracts
We are looking for a conscientious, reliable person capable of working on their own and as part of a team.
If you are interested in this new and exciting opportunity with a growing company, then call Ben Gibson on the listed number or ideally email with your current CV. SER-IN
