Principal – Regulation, Assurance and Water Resources

Snc-Lavalin; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - GBP 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering services company in the UK seeks a Principal – Regulation, Assurance and Water Resources to drive projects in water strategy and regulatory assurance. The ideal candidate will have experience in a regulatory environment, strong client focus, and excellent report writing abilities. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a hybrid working culture and an inclusive environment. The position will involve collaboration with various professionals to deliver high-quality services in the water sector.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in or with water companies in a regulatory environment.
• Understanding of regulatory considerations for utilities.
• Inquisitive mind with good report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in water resources strategy, audit, and technical assurance.
• Work collaboratively with various professionals in the environment sector.
• Produce high-quality client-facing deliverables tailored to different audiences.

Skills

Client focus

Report writing

Collaborative working

Education

Degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Principal – Regulation, Assurance and Water Resources page is loaded## Principal – Regulation, Assurance and Water Resourceslocations: GB.Epsom.Woodcote Grove: GB.Oxford.One St Aldates: GB.London.Nova Northtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R-147437### **Job Description**## Overview**Be trusted to turn ambition into reality**We know that different people have different priorities, which is why we're here to support you. Flexible and remote working is a central part of our culture. So talk to us about what's ideal for you – from reduced weeks to buying more leave over school holidays. And if you're returning from a career break, ask us how we can help you transition back into work with us. We are looking for an ambitious and energetic individual to play a role in and grow our offering in regulation, assurance and water resources businesses, contributing to a wide range of technical projects across our Infrastructure business. Regulated water companies are incentivised to improve and deliver for their customers and the wider environment. We add value to this through our advisory and technical assurance activities helping our clients to address regulatory challenges. The role is interesting as it will cut across a number of different technical areas from water resources strategy, to regulatory assurance of water company plans, to advisory services in economic regulation (in water and other utilities). You will work across several highly respected technical teams, drawing in their expertise, to allow you to deliver and grow our reputation for technical excellence You will work collaboratively to win and deliver work both in the UK and internationally.## Your Role* You will have the opportunity to play a leading role in the delivery of projects covering all aspects of water resources strategy (including supporting clients with all aspects of delivery of statutory plans, or delivering research projects with UKWIR, WaterUK, etc.), audit, technical assurance and price reviews, technical / asset management, and economic regulation.* You’ll work collaboratively with people across our Environment business, and with other AtkinsRéalis businesses and a range of professionals (engineers, scientists, environmental scientists, customer service specialists, economists) to provide a consistent and integrated service to our clients. You’ll also support with enquiries and provide key input to proposals for the future success of the business.* You will be required to contribute to the production of high quality client- and public-facing deliverables, demonstrated through excellence in communication and ability to tailor and deliver to different audiences, e.g. Audit Committees and Boards, Customer groups, Investors and Regulators.## About You* You will have growing and varied experience of either working in or with water companies in a regulatory environment, including investment and business plans or in reporting of performance.* You will have experience and understanding of planning, engineering and regulatory considerations for utilities.* Your technical background could be in one or more of Water, Wastewater, Water Resources, Water Quality and/or economics.* An appreciation of the regulatory side of a utility business (capital and operational expenditure, investment planning, charges setting) linked to your technical expertise is desirable.* Experience of technical auditing is not a pre-requisite as we provide comprehensive training and support, but having an inquisitive mind and good report writing skills are important attributes we look for.* You must be client focused and able to build strong relationships with our clients and also your colleagues as there is a high degree of collaborative working which underpins the success of our work.* You are likely to have a degree in a relevant discipline, ideally be chartered (or working towards chartership) and you may have relevant post-graduate qualifications or training.* Projects will be based mainly in the UK but an ability and willingness to occasionally support delivery worldwide is useful but not a pre-requisite.## Reward & benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.## About AtkinsRéalisWe're , a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.## Additional information**Security clearance**This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary, it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV, details of any current or previously held security clearance.We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.### **Worker Type**Employee### **Job Type**Regular*At* *AtkinsRéalis**, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.*