Services We Provide for You

Legionella Risk Assessment Review

Technical review of existing assessments to confirm suitability and sufficiency.

Estate Water Safety Governance Reviews

Independent review of estate water safety arrangements to determine alignment with ACOP L8 and HSG274.

Written Scheme of Control Development

Creation of structured written schemes describing how water system risks are managed.

Remedial Prioritisation and Governance

Structured review of remedial actions to prioritise works based on risk and compliance.

Scald Risk Assessment

Assessment of hot water delivery systems in public and vulnerable-user environments.

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About Shield Water

Shield Water is a specialist water safety governance consultancy dedicated to helping organisations manage risk, protect people, and maintain full regulatory compliance across their estates. Our focus is on robust estate governance, ensuring that water safety is embedded into organisational structures, accountability frameworks, and operational oversight. We provide expert guidance aligned with ACOP L8 and HSG274, supporting duty holders in meeting their legal responsibilities while maintaining clear, auditable governance arrangements. As an independent consultancy, Shield Water offers impartial advice and strategic oversight, free from service delivery conflicts, enabling clients to make informed decisions and implement sustainable, compliant water safety management across complex property portfolios.

Our Credentials

Founder Expertise

With almost 20 years of experience in water safety governance, John has developed extensive expertise in Legionella risk management and regulatory compliance. His career has focused on leading the development and implementation of robust water safety frameworks that align with relevant legislation, industry standards, and best practice guidance. He has significant experience overseeing Legionella risk assessments, establishing effective control schemes, auditing water management systems, and providing strategic governance to minimise risk across complex organisations. Through close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and senior leadership, he has helped embed a strong culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement in water hygiene and compliance management.

Complex Estate Experience

With significant experience managing water safety across large estates, multi-building sites, and high-profile venues where compliance and public safety are critical. His work has involved coordinating Legionella control programmes across complex property portfolios, ensuring consistent standards, strong governance, and effective risk management across diverse and high-occupancy environments.

Governance Led Approach

Acting as an independent consultant alongside service contractors, his focus is on providing governance and assurance to ensure estates can clearly demonstrate compliance with ACOP L8. His work supports organisations in maintaining robust Legionella control programmes, strong oversight, and clear evidence of regulatory compliance across complex property portfolios.

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    Estate Water Safety Governance Health Check

    Download the Estate Water Safety Governance Health Check to gain a simple Red / Amber / Green overview of key governance elements typically expected under ACOP L8. This tool helps estates teams quickly understand whether their water safety arrangements align with regulatory expectations.

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    Water Safety Governance Framework

    This diagram illustrates the governance structure used to manage water safety within complex estates. It demonstrates how the Duty Holder is supported through structured documentation, monitoring, and remedial management processes to ensure compliance with ACOP L8 and defensible water safety governance.

    Estate Water Safety Risk Escalation Ladder

    This visual illustrates how operational issues within water systems can escalate when governance structures are not clearly defined. Estates may begin with routine monitoring failures, which can progress through risk assessment findings and governance gaps before ultimately becoming regulatory or reputational risks. The purpose of governance consultancy is to identify and resolve issues before they reach the upper levels of this escalation ladder.

    Who We Work With

    • Major estates and event venues
    • Independent schools and education estates
    • Heritage and historic properties
    • Hospitality venues and private members clubs
    • Multi-building commercial estates

    These environments often contain complex water systems that require structured governance.