Senior Associate Water Supply Technical Specialist

UK Regulators' Network; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ofwat in London/Birmingham is seeking a Senior Associate Water Supply Technical Specialist to join the Water Quality, Resilience and Security sub-team within the RAPID and Environmental Planning Directorate. You will work on oversight of water company performance, price control deliverables, and data analysis across the water supply chain.

The role suits engineers or environmental scientists with experience in water or asset management, capable of engaging with companies, developing benchmarking

Qualifications

• Background in engineering, water or environmental science, or operational/asset management.

Responsibilities

• Assess Company Delivery Plans, Price Control Deliverables and APR data to oversee company performance.
• Engage with water companies through the large scheme process to support cost-effective delivery of schemes on time and budget.
• Assess information for cost change processes and develop benchmarking models.
• Contribute to development of the next price review framework and respond to costing questions related to water quality, resilience, and security.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Engineering background

Data interpretation

Water sector awareness

Education

Engineering or environmental science background

Job description

Ofwat

We regulate the water sector in England and Wales, https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/jobs/make-a-splash/

Requirements of the role

We are seeking a Senior Associate Water Supply Technical Specialist to join our Water Quality, Resilience and Security sub-team, part of the Water Supply team within the RAPID and Environmental Planning Directorate. The team works closely with the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), Defra, Environment Agency (EA), and Natural Resources Wales (NRW) on water supply issues from source to tap, while also collaborating with colleagues from the Price Review Directorate.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a background in engineering, water or environmental science, or operational/asset management, looking to work within a regulatory environment.

You will have the opportunity to work across several key areas, which may include:

• Assessing Company Delivery Plans, Price Control Deliverables (PCDs) and Annual Performance Review (APR) data to provide effective oversight of company performance.
• Engaging directly with water companies through the large scheme process, understanding uncertainty, risks and issues to support the cost-effective delivery of schemes to time and budget.
• Assessing information submitted as part of the cost change process. This may involve the development of benchmarking models and undertaking detailed reviews of company proposals.
• Inputting into the development of the next price review framework and answering ad-hoc queries on the costing of different options relating to water quality and treatment, resilience and/or security.

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Location

London, Birmingham

Contract type

• Fixed term
• Full time
• Job share
• Loan
• Part time
• Secondment

Profession

• Analysis
• Engineering
• Environment
• Operations
• Regulation
• Scientist
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Sustainability

Working pattern

• Flexible working
• Hybrid

Closing Date

22/11/2026