Strategy and Regulation Manager (Sustainable abstraction)
Core
Lead strategic abstraction planning, regulatory risk management, and public interest case development to ensure sustainable water supply and environmental compliance.
Role type
Senior strategy and regulation manager (water resources)
Builds
Long-term sustainable abstraction strategy, regulatory compliance frameworks, and evidence-based public interest cases
Domain
Water utilities / Environmental regulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Complex project/programme management, regulatory engagement, evidence-based case development, strategic risk analysis, stakeholder influence, data interpretation
Preferred skills
Chartered status, water company experience
Technologies
WRMP29, PR29, AWINEP, WINEP, TLL, IROPI, OPI
Responsibilities
Lead risk management for abstraction licence changes across AMP programmes; Maintain central records of proposed licence changes and track risks/dependencies; Monitor emerging risks and ensure timely escalation; Identify abstraction cap breaches and lead Public Interest Case development; Engage with regulators and internal teams to secure compliance outcomes; Shape long-term sustainable abstraction strategy including dynamic licensing approaches; Influence future regulatory direction through policy engagement; Manage consultant support for technical and evidence-based case development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
