Water Asset Management & Regulatory Strategy Lead

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Private medical insurance

Pension

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Principal Consultant in Regulatory Advice across UK offices with hybrid working. You will lead high-impact regulatory engagements, delivering strategic economic and governance advice for clients in water, energy and infrastructure sectors.

You will mentor team members, support Directors, and help grow business through proposals and thought leadership while engaging with stakeholders across the UK to drive performance and sustainable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior regulatory role within regulated water/energy sectors.
• Experience of Price Review/revenue-setting processes (AMP cycles, multi-year determinations).
• Familiarity with assurance standards and approaches (three lines of defence, internal controls, ISAE 3000, audit packs).
• Strong knowledge of regulation policy and strategy.
• Knowledge of cost modelling, benchmarking, or business case appraisal.
• Track record of winning work (proposal writing, account development, networking).
• Excellent written communication for regulator/board audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of high-impact regulatory advisory engagements for clients in regulated sectors.
• Provide strategic, economic, and governance advice on regulatory frameworks and performance commitments.
• Manage engagement leadership, quality assurance, stakeholder engagement, and mentoring of junior staff.

Skills

Senior regulatory experience

Price review

Regulation policy

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Analytical capability

Mentoring

Proposal development

Written communication

Job description

Stantec Consulting International Ltd. is seeking a Principal Consultant in Regulatory Advice across UK offices with hybrid working. You will lead high-impact regulatory engagements, delivering strategic economic and governance advice for clients in water, energy and infrastructure sectors.

You will mentor team members, support Directors, and help grow business through proposals and thought leadership while engaging with stakeholders across the UK to drive performance and sustainable outcomes.