Senior Water Supply Engineer (Hybrid) – Shape Water Regulation

Ofwat; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

25 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Hybrid/office working flexibility

Job summary

Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, 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 water supply issues from source to tap, collaborating with agencies and regulators.

The role suits someone with engineering, water, or environmental science background, keen to influence price controls and performance in England and Wales through

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, science or similar technical field or equivalent experience.
• Numerate with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assess Company Delivery Plans, Price Control Deliverables and APR data to oversee company performance.
• Engage with water companies through large scheme processes, understanding risks to support timely, cost-effective delivery.
• Review cost change process submissions, develop benchmarking models and review proposals.
• Contribute to development of the next price review framework and respond to queries on costing options.

Skills

Water sector engineering

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomous working

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, 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 water supply issues from source to tap, collaborating with agencies and regulators.

The role suits someone with engineering, water, or environmental science background, keen to influence price controls and performance in England and Wales through