Associate Director Water Regulation

Page Executive; England; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A high-profile global consultancy is seeking an Associate Director Water Regulation to lead economic advice for water sector projects. The role involves developing regulatory frameworks, managing relationships, and mentoring junior staff. A competitive salary between £90,000 - £115,000, including a car allowance and bonus, is offered. Based anywhere in the UK.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Strong background in regulatory frameworks within the water sector.
• Experience in policy development and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of the professional services industry and its regulatory landscape.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver complex projects.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth understanding of Ofwat's regulatory framework.
• Build relationships with key clients across the sector.
• Manage, coach, and mentor junior staff across projects.
• Contribute towards building the team and market opportunities.

Skills

Regulatory frameworks

Policy development

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Relevant degree or professional qualification

Job description

Associate Director Water Regulation for a high-profile global consultancy

About Our Client

High profile global consultancy.

Job Description

• 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 sector economic advice. This will involve developing an in-depth understanding of Ofwat's 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 carried. For example, in recent years we have advised on the regulatory framework for the Thames Tideway Tunnel, every aspect of water companies' business plans, bulk supply trading negotiations, Competition and Markets Authority re-determinations, major transactions, organisational transformations, and much more. If there is a large strategic project taking place in the sector, the chances are we will be advising on it.
• The work will include a combination of report drafting, economic analysis, and engaging with clients.
• You will need to be comfortable managing, coaching, and mentoring junior staff across a number of projects.
• You will contribute towards building the team, identifying opportunities in the market, and providing thought leadership.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Associate Director Water Regulation should have:

• A strong background in regulatory frameworks, within the water sector.
• Experience in policy development and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of the professional services industry and its regulatory landscape.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage and deliver complex projects.
• Strong communication and presentation abilities.
• A relevant degree or professional qualification in a related field.

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary in the range of £90,000 - £115,000 per annum, car allowance and bonus.
• Based anywhere in the UK