Regulatory Strategy Specialist

Company description:
Water Utility Company based in Yorkshire region of England.

Job description:

Regulatory Specialist Major Projects / DPC We offer a competitive salary, depending on experience up to £65,000 (band 3b) A company car allowance (£500 per month/£6,000 per year, based on full-time employment on joining the company). You can opt to sign up to the EV Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme 6 months after joining the company. Annual incentive related bonus (up to 15% of annual salary).

Private health care (self only) Attractive pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution) Life assurance cover of 4 times pensionable salary 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus 2 extra wellness days! A great benefits package choose from health cash plan scheme, critical illness insurance, dental insurance, life assurance flex and partner cover. Retail savings scheme Online GP service, cycle to work scheme, gym membership discounts and many more!

Location:

Leeds Valley Park - Hybrid Working (averaging 2-3 days in the office a week) Work type:
Permanent. 37 hours per week, Monday Friday.

What we do:

Everyone has an idea of what a water company does. Here in Yorkshire, we make sure that over 5.4 million people living in the region and the millions of people who visit our region each year, can rely on our services, and have clean and safe drinking water on tap and that their wastewater is taken away. But for us, its so much more than this.

We look after communities, protect the environment, and plan to look after Yorkshires water, today, tomorrow 24/7, 365 days a year. We provide essential water and wastewater services to every corner of the Yorkshire region, and play a key role in the regions health, wellbeing, and prosperity. New environmental legislation, unprecedented levels of investment and changing expectations from customers means that this is an exciting time to discover opportunities within the water industry.

The Regulation team are a key part of how we plan to meet the changing expectations of customers and regulators. The Regulatory Specialist Major Projects / DPC plays a critical role in supporting Yorkshire Waters major infrastructure investment programme. Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) is a competitive delivery route for major infrastructure projects, where a third party is appointed to design, build, finance and potentially operate assets on behalf of the water company.

Yorkshire Water is delivering several major capital projects through the DPC route, and the role focuses on ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements set out by Ofwat and RAPID. Working closely with Capital Delivery, Commercial, Finance and Strategy teams, the role provides regulatory oversight, challenge and assurance to ensure projects are developed, procured and delivered in line with regulatory expectations while maximising value for customers and managing commercial and regulatory risk.

Where you fit in:
As our Regulatory Specialist you will Lead regulatory oversight of major infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with Ofwat Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC) requirements, RAPID guidance, licence obligations and regulatory frameworks. Support the identification, assessment and delivery of DPC-eligible schemes as part of business planning, strategic reviews and price review submissions. Provide expert regulatory and commercial advice on major investment programmes, procurement strategies, bulk supply agreements and complex commercial arrangements.

Manage regulatory risks associated with major projects, ensuring robust governance, compliance and assurance throughout the project lifecycle. Coordinate and support high-quality regulatory submissions, including DPC gateway submissions, business…