Regulatory Manager

Pontoon; Tipton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy consultancy is seeking a Regulatory Manager to develop key regulatory submissions for a major electricity distribution business plan. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks. Essential skills include strong regulatory knowledge, excellent communication skills, and experience in the energy sector. This position offers a daily rate of £500 for a 6-month contract with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of regulatory environments (e.g. Ofgem, Ofwat).
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Stay informed on Ofgem's Business Plan Guidance and brief internal teams.
• Collaborate with colleagues to scope and deliver outputs.
• Provide regulatory expertise within governance and working groups.
• Draft and review regulatory documents including business plans.
• Monitor regulatory changes and coordinate responses.

Skills

Strong understanding of regulatory environments

Excellent writing and communication skills

Stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional collaboration

Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Engineering background

Experience in electricity, gas, or water sectors

Familiarity with price control frameworks

Education

Degree-level education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Title

Regulatory Manager

Location

Castle Donington or Tipton (2 days/week onsite)

Duration

6 months (possible extension)

Rate

£500 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

Overview

Play a key role in shaping the future of energy regulation. We're seeking a strategic and collaborative Regulatory Manager to support the development of a major electricity distribution business plan and regulatory submissions. This is a high‑impact opportunity to influence policy, engage with senior stakeholders, and contribute to the future of energy infrastructure in the UK.

Role Responsibilities

• Stay informed on Ofgem's Business Plan Guidance and brief internal teams and SMEs as needed.
• Collaborate with colleagues to scope, plan and deliver outputs across multiple workstreams, engaging with business leads, SMEs, and third parties.
• Provide regulatory expertise within governance and working groups to support development of the ED3 business plan.
• Encourage cross-team collaboration and help resolve any delivery challenges.
• Escalate risks and issues to Executive Sponsors with clear recommendations.
• Maintain alignment across interdependent workstreams within the ED3 programme.
• Draft and review regulatory documents including business plans, consultation responses, and supplementary materials, engaging with internal teams to ensure quality and consistency.
• Monitor regulatory changes and coordinate responses across relevant departments.
• Ensure business plans and policies reflect both strategic objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Respond to regulatory information requests, interpreting requirements and coordinating input.
• Track developments in the regulatory landscape and assess potential impacts.
• Benchmark performance against other DNOs.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to incorporate diverse perspectives into submissions.
• Support the wider regulatory team with ad hoc tasks and strategic initiatives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of regulatory environments (e.g. Ofgem, Ofwat).
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Stakeholder engagement and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Degree‑level education or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
• Engineering background to straddle technical and regulatory domains.
• Experience in electricity, gas, or water sectors.
• Familiarity with price control frameworks (e.g. ED, PR24).

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