Regulatory Manager (Utilities)

Black Pearl Consult; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,200 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

Black Pearl Consult is seeking a Regulatory Manager for a leading utilities organization in the UAE. This strategic role involves managing regulatory affairs, ensuring compliance, and stakeholder engagements across electricity and water sectors.

The ideal candidate will have 8-12 years of experience within the utilities sector, particularly with Independent Power Producers and utility regulators. Strong communication skills and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 8‑12 years of experience within the utilities sector.
• Experience in regulatory affairs or market regulation.
• Strong understanding of utility governance and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory affairs activities.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulators and stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting the sectors.
• Assess the impact of regulatory changes on business operations.

Skills

Regulatory affairs management

Stakeholder engagement

Market governance

Electricity and water market structures

Compliance reporting

Tariff development

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, or related discipline

Job description

Black Pearl is currently recruiting for a Regulatory Manager on behalf of a leading utilities organization in the UAE.

This is a strategic role responsible for managing regulatory affairs, industry compliance, stakeholder engagement, and market governance across the electricity and water sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks, market codes, licensing requirements, and industry developments within a rapidly evolving utility environment.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working within Independent Power Producer (IPP) and/or Independent Water Producer (IWP) environments, utility regulators, electricity and water authorities, transmission companies or major utility operators.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory affairs activities and ensure compliance with all applicable utility regulations, market codes, and licensing requirements.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulators, government entities, and industry stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory developments, policy changes, and market reforms affecting the electricity and water sectors.
• Assess the impact of regulatory changes on business operations and provide strategic recommendations.
• Support tariff reviews, regulatory submissions, consultations, and compliance reporting.
• Participate in industry working groups, regulatory forums, and stakeholder engagements.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with utility regulators, market operators, IPPs, IWPs, and relevant government authorities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual, commercial, and regulatory obligations associated with power and water procurement arrangements.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and regulatory documentation for senior management.
• Support business planning by providing regulatory and market intelligence.

Requirements

The following criteria are required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy Management, Public Policy, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8‑12 years of experience within the utilities sector.
• Proven experience in regulatory affairs, market regulation, utility governance, compliance, or policy development.
• Strong understanding of electricity and water market structures, regulatory frameworks, licensing requirements, tariffs, and utility governance.
• Experience working with or supporting:
  • Independent Power Producers (IPP)
  • Independent Water Producers (IWP)
  • Electricity and water regulators
  • Utility authorities
  • Transmission and distribution companies
  • Power and water procurement entities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions, policy papers, compliance reports, or tariff-related documentation.
• Knowledge of utility market reforms, energy transition initiatives, and regulatory best practices is highly desirable.
• Arabic language skills would be an advantage.