Principal Wastewater Specialist

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Ofwat

We regulate the water sector in England and Wales, https://www.ofwat.gov.uk/jobs/make-a-splash/

Requirements of the role

We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales.

We have an opportunity for a Wastewater Specialist to join our Cost Assessment Team within the Price Review Directorate.

The water sector is entering a new chapter. Following the Independent Water Commission’s Final Report and subsequent White Paper – ‘New Vision for Water’, the UK government has set out a bold new direction – one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment.

Ofwat is working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We’re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales.

Job description

We are seeking a Wastewater Specialist (planner, engineer, scientist, or asset manager) to join our Cost Assessment Team at Principal level. This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone with a background in wastewater engineering, planning, or operational/asset management, looking to work on the development and delivery of current and future price reviews. You will not only gain experience working within the regulatory environment but also have the chance to work and engage with multiple key stakeholders within the water sector.

This Principal role is full of influence and exciting challenges. You will have a real opportunity to shape the next price review and develop policies that will have a genuine impact on customers and the environment.

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 Location

London, Birmingham

 Contract type

Full time, Job share, Loan, Part time, Permanent, Secondment

 Profession

Asset Management, Engineering, Planning, Scientist

 Working pattern

Flexible working, Hybrid

 Closing Date

13/04/2026