You lead Yorkshire Water’s AMP9 water investment planning, shaping a multi-billion investment roadmap. In this central, cross‑functional role you’ll align Asset Management, Regulation and Capital Delivery to deliver resilient, affordable services. You’ll build robust business cases and regulatory submissions while guiding long-term strategy and investment prioritisation. The role offers high visibility, impacting customers, environments and regulatory outcomes. You’ll work with senior leaders to drive innovation and improved performance.
Pay / Benefits
Competitive salary (75,000–80,000)
Company car lease/allowance
Annual incentive bonus up to 15% (20% in later year)
Private health care
Pension scheme (up to 12% company contribution)
Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays and wellness days
Responsibilities
Lead and develop a team of strategic and technical specialists to deliver the AMP9 investment strategy and the PR29 investment plan
Own the development and assurance of water enhancement business cases, Cost Adjustment Claims and regulatory submissions
Create a long-term, integrated water investment roadmap balancing compliance, resilience, customer service, performance and efficiency
Lead the implementation of the DWI Sufficiency Framework and translate resilience requirements into investment programmes
Build relationships across Asset Management, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Regulation and Capital Delivery to ensure deliverable and affordable plans
Provide strategic leadership on regulatory engagement, consultations, information requests and emerging legislative requirements
Champion innovation and continuous improvement by exploring new approaches, technologies and external partnerships
Drive a high-performing, safety-focused culture with robust financial, risk and regulatory management underpinning decisions
Key requirements
Regulated industry experience with solid understanding of regulatory frameworks, compliance and risk management
Experience leading high‑performing technical or specialist teams with a coaching approach
Excellent communication and influencing skills with senior leaders and regulators
Strong analytical and strategic thinking to translate data into investment plans
Proven ability to develop complex business cases and long-term investment programmes
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive delivery across workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Strong programme and project management experience including governance and resource coordination
Degree-qualified in science, engineering or related discipline (or significant equivalent experience)
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