Head of Economic Regulation – Water, Strategy & Impact

Thames Water; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company in the UK seeks a Head of Economic Regulation to lead the development of a price review business plan, influencing decisions at the highest levels. The role requires deep expertise in water sector regulation and excellent communication skills. Offering a competitive salary of £90,000 - £120,000 and various benefits to support your health and well-being, this position plays an integral part in shaping regulatory outcomes that impact millions.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car Allowance £5800

Private Health Insurance

26 days holiday, increasing with service

Generous Pension Scheme

Performance-related pay

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in UK water sector regulation, especially price reviews and interim determinations.
• Highly numerate, ideally with a mathematics, economics or science based degree (or equivalent).
• Proven ability to deliver strategic insights using both operational and financial data.
• Experience influencing at Board level and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of our price review business plan.
• Provide expert analysis and recommendations on Ofwat’s determinations.
• Collaborate across finance, asset operations, and regulatory teams.
• Assess and mitigate price control risks.
• Develop agile planning frameworks for decision-making.
• Drive closure of evidence gaps for CMA referral readiness.
• Manage ad-hoc regulatory submissions and engage with regulators.

Skills

Expertise in UK water sector regulation

Numerical proficiency

Strategic insights delivery

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Degree in mathematics, economics or science (or equivalent)

Job description

A leading water company in the UK seeks a Head of Economic Regulation to lead the development of a price review business plan, influencing decisions at the highest levels. The role requires deep expertise in water sector regulation and excellent communication skills. Offering a competitive salary of £90,000 - £120,000 and various benefits to support your health and well-being, this position plays an integral part in shaping regulatory outcomes that impact millions.