Associate Director Water Regulation

• Associate Director Water Regulation
• water regulation, water economics

About Our Client

Global consultancy.

Job Description

I am recruiting for an Associate Director Water Regulation with a global consultancy. The role:

• You would be joining the leading provider of strategic economic consultancy services in the water sector.
• Working closely with sector and subject matter experts you will develop to become the 'go to' person for water sector economic advice. This will involve developing an in-depth understanding of Ofwat's regulatory framework.
• You will build relationships with key clients across the sector, as well as with other advisors (e.g., legal and engineering. The projects that you will advise on will be high profile and caried. For example, in recent years we have advised on the regulatory framework for the Thames Tideway Tunnel, every aspect of water companies' business plans, bulk supply trading negotiations, Competition and Markets Authority re-determinations, major transactions, organisational transformations, and much more. If there is a large strategic project taking place in the sector, the chances are we will be advising on it.
• There is no 'typical project'. You will need to apply a structured strategic approach to problem solving, drawing on established economic principles, while having the capacity to think creatively.
• The work will include a combination of report drafting, economic analysis, and engaging with clients.
• You will need to be comfortable managing, coaching, and mentoring junior staff across a number of projects.
• You will contribute towards building the team, identifying opportunities in the market, and providing thought leadership.

The Successful Applicant

You will have:

• You will have experience in the utilities sector, in the industry, at a regulator, or as a consultant ideally with water sector experience.
• You will have knowledge either of the regulatory frameworks for utility companies, micro-economics, or finance (ideally all three).
• You will be comfortable and/or experienced in presenting to clients.
• Be a highly motivated, ambitious self-starter, willing to take advantages of the opportunities this position offers.
• You will bring excellent report writing, Excel and PowerPoint skills-strong writing and quantitative skills are a must.

What's on Offer

• Role can be based anywhere in the UK
• £90,000 - £110,000 PA DOE plus car allowance, bonus and excellent benefits.

Contact

Kas Rothwell

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