Website OFWAT
Join Ofwat’s Cost Assessment Team as a Water Treatment / Supply Technical Specialist
Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) with hybrid working
About Ofwat
At Ofwat, we are the Water Services Regulation Authority, a government department that plays a unique and vital role in regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Our mission is to ensure that water flows efficiently, bills stay affordable, and water companies remain accountable. We are dedicated to making a real impact on the future of water management for generations to come.
The Role
As part of the Cost Assessment Team, you will contribute to the delivery of PR24, the current price review for the water sector. This team of economists and water specialists leads the assessment of company expenditure, policy design, and long-term planning frameworks, such as Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans (DWMPs), Water Resources Management Plans (WRMPs), and environmental programmes like the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP).
Your role will be pivotal in assessing how to improve value, reduce sewer flooding, enhance drought resilience, and address key water supply issues. You will be expected to:
- Apply your technical expertise to support the cost assessment process and provide valuable advice to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
- Lead the development of policies, procedures, and processes that ensure thorough and effective evaluation of company plans for PR29 and beyond.
- Produce high-quality documentation, contribute to external publications, and review the work of others.
- Undertake and critically assess data analysis to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Work closely with key external stakeholders, including the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI), Environment Agency (EA), Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Defra, water companies, and other relevant bodies.
- Collaborate across Ofwat to align efforts in areas such as asset management, operational resilience, and outcomes.
- Manage both internal resources (including a Senior Associate) and consultant resources to ensure successful delivery of the team’s objectives.
For more detailed information about the role, please click Apply.
About You
To succeed in this role, you will bring the following essential skills, experience, and knowledge:
- Technical expertise in water sector engineering, environmental science, asset/operational management, capital programmes, or business planning.
- Proven experience in policy development and the design and implementation of procedures and processes in the water sector.
- Strong ability to build and maintain constructive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, influencing and collaborating to achieve desired outcomes.
- Highly numerate with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to interpret complex data to inform strategic decisions.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience in leading high-performing teams with an inclusive leadership style.
Why Join Ofwat?
- Make a Real Impact: Contribute to long-term water resilience for future generations through meaningful work that directly affects the water sector.
- Innovative and Flexible Work Environment: Join a forward-thinking team that embraces agile working practices and fosters a culture of trust, flexibility, and collaboration.
- Career Development: Expand your skills and gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid working, combining remote work with collaboration at our London or Birmingham offices.
Comprehensive Benefits:
- Fantastic employer pension contribution (nearly 30%)
- Generous annual leave (25 days, increasing with service) plus bank holidays and 2.5 additional days of privilege leave
- Exclusive discounts on retail, travel, theatre tickets, gym memberships, and more
- Professional body membership fees covered
- Up to 3 volunteering days per year
- Recognition voucher scheme
- Generous shared parental leave and pay
Apply Now
To apply, please submit your application by 23:55 on 18 May 2025.
For more details on the role and application process, please click Apply.