Water Regulations Inspector

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Borough of Spelthorne; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A major water utility company in England is seeking a Water Regulations Inspector to ensure compliance with plumbing regulations across the Thames Water area. This role involves both reactive and proactive inspections of domestic and non-domestic properties. Candidates should have a background in the industry, knowledge of health and safety regulations, and hold a valid driving license. The position offers a salary up to £35,000 per annum along with great benefits, including a company van and 24 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Company-provided van

24 days annual leave, increasing with length of service

Generous Pension Scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant industry background would be advantageous.
• Sound working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations will be beneficial.
• City and Guilds Craft certificate in Plumbing or NVQ equivalent is beneficial.
• A valid driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect properties for plumbing system compliance.
• Audit approved plumbers and monitor customer care.
• Involve in investigations of water quality contamination.
• Support business notifications regarding plumbing alterations.

Skills

Industry background

Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

City and Guilds Craft certificate in Plumbing or NVQ equivalent

Valid driving license

Job description

Job title Water Regulations Inspector Ref 43502 Division Asset Operations & Capital Delivery Location Ashford Common - TW15 1RU Contract type Fixed term/Secondment Full/Part-time Full-time Salary A salary of up to £35,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. Job grade A Closing date 05/01/2026

You will be responsible for inspecting both domestic and non-domestic properties across the Thames Water London area, checking plumbing systems on both a reactive and proactive basis to ensure compliance with the Water Supply (Water Fittings) Regulations 1999.

This is a customer-facing role that involves regular travel to a variety of sites across London and Thames Valley area.

This is fixed term contract for 12 months

What you’ll be doing as a Water Regulation Inspector

• Carry out inspections both reactive and proactive, contributing to our regulatory targets.
• Auditing of approved plumbers, monitoring competency and customer care being
• Direct involvement in high-risk/high-profile investigations, complex cases associated with confirmed water quality contamination.
• Support the notifications received by the business in relation to plumbing alterations carried out.

Base location: Your base location can be flexible depending on where you live and this will be discussed with the successful candidate. (ashford common)

Working hours: 7:30am to 3:36pm, Monday to Friday

What you should bring to the role

• Relevant industry background and understanding of the business would be advantageous.
• Sound working knowledge of Health and Safety regulations will be beneficial
• City and Guilds Craft certificate in Plumbing or NVQ equivalent would be advantageous
• Valid driving license

What’s in it for you?

• A salary of up to £35,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience.
• A company-provided van to support you in the role.
• Annual leave of 24 days per year, increasing to 28 days with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.