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 cases, consultation responses and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Build strong relationships across Capital Delivery, Strategy, Commercial and Finance teams to ensure regulatory requirements are embedded in decision-making and investment planning.
• Represent the Regulation team on key business forums and working groups, influencing the development and delivery of major infrastructure programmes.
• Contribute to Yorkshire Water’s regulatory strategy by monitoring industry developments, shaping policy positions and supporting engagement with Ofwat, RAPID and wider industry stakeholders.

What skills & qualifications you will need:

• Strong knowledge of Ofwat’s regulatory framework, including Direct Procurement for Customers (DPC), Price Reviews, business planning and regulatory accounting.
• Experience interpreting complex regulatory requirements and translating them into practical business actions and investment decisions.
• Good understanding of major infrastructure projects, procurement models, commercial arrangements and contract structures.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risks, evaluate options and make evidence-based recommendations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality reports, submissions and briefing materials.
• Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders, regulators and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organisational skills, capable of managing multiple complex workstreams and competing deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strategic and collaborative mindset, with the ability to work across diverse teams, challenge constructively, and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations while maintaining the highest standards of integrity.

You will also benefit from having:

• Experience working on major capital programmes, DPC schemes or within a regulated infrastructure environment, ideally within the water sector.
• Proven experience preparing or supporting regulatory submissions, business plans, investment cases or gated approval processes.
• Degree-qualified in a relevant discipline such as Economics, Engineering, Law, Finance, Public Policy or a related subject.
• Strong understanding of best practice in major project delivery, regulatory frameworks and infrastructure investment across regulated sectors.

Although we operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, it’s important to us that we support flexible working patterns and job share options (when we can), to help you make the best of both your work and home life. We know that juggling childcare responsibilities or getting that ideal work/life balance isn’t always easy!

Do we sound like your cup of tea?
If you’ve got relevant experience in this area and want to help us deliver great service for our customers whilst looking after the environment, then be sure to apply today to find out what a career with Yorkshire Water can offer you.

Closing date – 27th September

If successful for the role, you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks that will include a Basic Disclosure Check, carried out through a Third-Party Company, prior to commencing employment. Depending on the role, you may also be required to go through the security vetting process for either a Counter Terrorist Check or Security Check clearance.

All our roles are subject to a medical questionnaire, and further medicals when required.

We are committed to removing barriers and ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition that requires changes to the recruitment process, please include this information in your application. We will then discuss any reasonable adjustments required.

Kelda Group reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.

No agencies please.