Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead

Job title: Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead 

Position type: Permanent

Job reference: 405462

No. Vacancies: 1

Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working

Salary: £38,764 - £46,000

Closing date: 01 June 2025 at 23:55

Join Ofwat's RAPID Directorate as a  Water Supply Infrastructure Engagement Lead 

About Us 

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our work has genuine significance – no other organisation does the work we do. It's unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills don't cost a penny more than needed; holding water companies to account. Come and work at the source of everyday life.

The Role 

This role is at Senior Associate level and the successful candidate will act as the main point of contact for a group of Strategic Resource Options (SROs) in the RAPID programme.

As the lead on a subset of water supply infrastructure projects in our programme, you will focus on ensuring their smooth and efficient delivery. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders including government bodies, regulators, and water companies, as well as other relevant sectors and interested parties. You will also have a role in shaping the gated process and you will lead the gate assessment of your portfolio of SROs. You will play a vital role in the successful delivery of new supply infrastructure which is essential to improving the resilience of water supplies and reducing unsustainable abstraction from the environment.

The RAPID SROs are now maturing and working towards their gate three milestones and 10 new SROs are joining the RAPID programme following Ofwat's final determinations. As a result, this is a great time to join an experienced team with established processes and methods, as well as a continuous improvement mindset. This role offers varied and interesting work, an opportunity to make a difference for the environment and customers, and a focus on your development and growth in a supportive and inclusive environment. Join us to help secure water supplies for future generations and create a truly special legacy for communities and the environment

About You 

Experience, skills and knowledge

1. Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders, across multiple organisations (e.g. other regulators) to gather, share and use information to deliver a common objective. This is ideally from within the water sector, regulatory sector, or other relevant sectors.

2. Experience of working under pressure, effectively planning, prioritising, and managing a varied and changing workload to meet different, and often tight, deadlines.

3. Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, using creativity and innovative approaches to achieve results.

4. Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex information to non-technical audiences and experience of formulating, presenting, and writing clear and concise evidence-based advice to inform policy development and decision making.

5. Ability to think strategically and use creative problem solving in complex areas.

Why Join Us

• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to our purpose to drive water companies to deliver more for customers and the environment.

• Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile working and a culture of trust, flexibility, and collaboration.

• Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with meaningful collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices.

Other Benefits

• Excellent employer pension contribution of over 28%

• 25 days' annual leave , increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave.

• Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership.

• Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies.

• Up to 3 volunteering days per year.

• Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work.

• Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life

To read more about the role and selection process, please follow the link to apply.

Applications Deadline: 23.55 1st June 2025