Associate Director Water Regulation

Page Executive; London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Associate Director for Water Regulation to join their global consultancy team. This role offers the opportunity to become a key advisor in the water sector, developing expertise in economic regulation and engaging with high-profile projects. You will work closely with clients and experts, applying structured problem-solving skills while fostering team growth and thought leadership. This position promises a dynamic and rewarding environment, perfect for a motivated self-starter eager to make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

car allowance

bonus

excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in the utilities sector, ideally with water sector experience.
• Excellent report writing and strong quantitative skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth understanding of Ofwat's regulatory framework.
• Manage, coach, and mentor junior staff across multiple projects.

Skills

economics

economic regulation

water regulation

report writing

Excel

PowerPoint

presentation skills

Job description

• Associate Director Water Regulation
• economics, economic regulation, water regulation

About Our Client

Global consultancy.

Job Description

I am recruiting for an Associate Director Water Regulation with a global consultancy. The role:

• You would be joining the leading provider of strategic economic consultancy services in the water sector.
• 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 varied. 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.
• There is no 'typical project'. You will need to apply a structured strategic approach to problem-solving, drawing on established economic principles while having the capacity to think creatively.
• 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

You will have:

• Experience in the utilities sector, in the industry, at a regulator, or as a consultant ideally with water sector experience.
• Knowledge of the regulatory frameworks for utility companies, micro-economics, or finance (ideally all three).
• Comfort and/or experience in presenting to clients.
• Be a highly motivated, ambitious self-starter, willing to take advantage of the opportunities this position offers.
• Excellent report writing, Excel, and PowerPoint skills - strong writing and quantitative skills are a must.

What's on Offer

Role can be based anywhere in the UK.

£90,000 - £110,000 PA DOE plus car allowance, bonus, and excellent benefits.