Assistant Manager - Water Regulation and Policy

KPMG International Cooperative; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a candidate to join their team focused on strategic economic consultancy in the water sector. The role involves developing expertise in water resource planning, building relationships with clients, and advising on high-profile projects. Excellent report writing and quantitative skills are essential. This position offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Some knowledge of the economic regulatory framework for water companies is preferred.
• Strong writing and quantitative skills are essential.
• A motivated self-starter who is eager to learn and develop.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth understanding of the WRMP/drought plan framework.
• Build relationships with key clients and advisors.
• Advise on high-profile projects in the water sector.
• Conduct economic analysis and engage with clients.

Skills

Report writing

Excel

PowerPoint

Quantitative skills

Job description

· You would be joining the leading provider of strategic economic consultancy services in the water sector. · While you will have specific responsibilities for contributing towards the team's water business, there will also be opportunities to work in other sectors, primarily energy networks.

• Working closely with sector and subject matter experts, you will develop to become the 'go-to' person for water resource planning (WRMP) advice. This will involve developing an in-depth understanding of the WRMP / drought plan framework and how it interlinks with the economic regulatory framework.
• You will build relationships with key clients across the sector, as well as with other advisors (e.g., legal and engineering).
• The projects that you will advise on will be high profile and varied. For example, in recent years, we have advised on the regulatory framework for the Thames Tideway Tunnel, water companies' business plans, bulk supply trading negotiations, CMA re-determinations, major transactions, and organizational transformations.
• If there is a large strategic project in the sector, we will likely be advising on it.
• There is no 'typical project'. You will need to apply a structured strategic approach to problem solving, drawing on established economic principles, while also thinking creatively.
• The work will include report drafting, economic analysis, and client engagement.

· We are looking for someone passionate to learn and develop in the sector, with responsibility for the quality of deliverables.

· You should have some knowledge of the economic regulatory framework for water companies.

· Excellent report writing, Excel, and PowerPoint skills are essential, along with strong writing and quantitative skills.

· Be a highly motivated, ambitious self-starter ready to seize the opportunities this position offers.

KPMG's Infrastructure team in the UK consists of approximately 400 professionals and is recognized as a leading independent adviser in infrastructure.

We provide advice on strategic, financial, regulatory, and commercial issues in infrastructure investments across Transport, Power & Utilities, and Social Infrastructure, both in the UK and internationally. Our work includes market and policy design, economic analysis, deal structuring, and strategic advice to facilitate private and public investment in infrastructure. We collaborate with other KPMG functions on mergers, acquisitions, valuations, tax, and due diligence. The utilities sector is a key focus, serving major UK energy and water companies, providing strategic and technical advice on corporate finance, regulatory issues, and business planning. Our innovative approach influences the sector's future. Our business is expanding rapidly, and we seek a high-quality candidate to support our Power & Utilities team, especially in the water sector.