Senior Analyst – Major Water Infrastructure Programme

Ofwat

We regulate the water sector in England and Wales,

We are looking for a Senior Analyst – Major Water Infrastructure Programme to join our RAPID team at Senior Associate level. The RAPID team is dedicated to overseeing the development of strategic water supply options, ensuring these are sustainable for the long term and delivering the best value for society and the environment.

Following Ofwat’s final determination for the Price Review 2024, we are embarking on an ambitious journey with a significant programme of 28 Strategic Resource Options (SROs). SROs may include reservoirs, water transfers, water recycling or desalination infrastructure being developed by one or more water companies. These are progressed within our gated programme which supports their development and helps coordinate regulatory oversight.

Focusing on a subset of water supply infrastructure projects in our programme, you will support 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. A key part of the role involves supporting the ‘gated process’ used by RAPID to assess major water infrastructure projects.

You will help manage the assessment of projects within your portfolio at each stage, reviewing evidence, identifying risks or issues, and working with stakeholders to resolve them. In this way, 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.

As a senior associate, you will operate with substantial autonomy and be expected to plan and progress your work independently. Alongside this, you will have supervision from senior colleagues, and you will work within a network of experienced senior analysts and subject matter experts available to support you and help shape your development. Your work will also be supported by a specialised project management office to equip you with the tools you need to focus on adding value and achieving results.

You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most important capital projects in the water sector and the accompanying policy issues. These projects are vital to meeting current and future customers’ needs, and you will have a direct impact on ensuring companies are delivering for customers.

Location:

Birmingham, London
Contract type:
Full time, Permanent, Secondment
Profession:
Analysis, Engineering, Environment, Planning, Policy, Sustainability
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Hybrid
Closing Date: 28/06/2026