Water Advisory Lead

Rue Two Recruitment Ltd; Remote; GBP 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Water Advisory Lead who will be responsible for building a new service line within the UK water sector. This role includes defining the advisory proposition, leading strategic engagements, and delivering innovative strategies to position the firm as a trusted advisor. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in the water sector with strong abilities to influence senior stakeholders and deliver high-value consultancy engagements. A competitive salary is coupled with an attractive package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building and growing advisory services in a regulated infrastructure environment.
• Track record of winning and shaping strategic consultancy engagements.

Responsibilities

• Define the Water Advisory proposition and go-to-market strategy.
• Lead strategic delivery of high-value advisory engagements.
• Build and grow advisory services within the water sector.

Skills

Advisory services growth

Stakeholder influence

UK water sector knowledge

Job description

Overview

Water Advisory Lead

UK Location Flexible

£130000 - £150000 plus package

This is a rare opportunity to build a new service line from the ground up for a leading built environment consultancy, shaping their proposition, leading strategic engagements, and positioning them as a trusted advisor to clients navigating regulatory, investment, and transformation challenges within the Water Sector.

Responsibilities

• Define the Water Advisory proposition, service lines, and go-to-market strategy, developing delivery models that integrate with project and programme management teams.
• Lead strategic delivery and shape and deliver high-value advisory engagements, including strategic planning, transformation programmes, investment and business case development, and innovation strategy.
• Build and grow advisory services in a consultancy or regulated infrastructure environment with deep understanding of the UK water sector, including policy, regulation, investment cycles (e.g., PR24/PR29), and innovation funding (e.g., Ofwat Innovation Fund).
• Win, shape, and deliver strategic consultancy engagements and influence senior stakeholders, including board-level clients, regulators, and delivery partners.
• Autonomously build a new capability with backing of a collaborative leadership team and influence the sector at the highest level.
• Leave a legacy by building a team, a service, and a reputation that sets the standard for advisory excellence in the water sector.

Qualifications/Experience

• Proven experience building and growing advisory services in a consultancy or regulated infrastructure environment with a deep understanding of the UK water sector, policy, regulation, and funding mechanisms.
• Track record of winning, shaping, and delivering strategic consultancy engagements and the ability to influence senior stakeholders, including board-level clients, regulators, and delivery partners.

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