Regulatory Analyst

United Utilities

The Role

Overview

Manage regulatory reporting, sampling programmes and DWI liaison to ensure drinking water compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • regulatory reporting
  • compliance monitoring
  • sample programme
  • data analysis
  • legal reporting
  • dwi liaison

Tasks

-Participate in an out-of-hours rota following appropriate training. -Regulatory Reporting: Support the preparation and submission of reports to key regulatory bodies, primarily the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI). -Regulatory Compliance: Ensure alignment with the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations. -Regulatory Sample Programme preparation and maintenance. -Regulatory Sampling programme: Preparation of, monitoring and reporting on risk of non compliance with drinking water quality and sampling programmes. -Monitor and report on Legal Instruments. -Support the development and enhancement of processes to meet DWI expectations and reduce enforcement risk. -Sampling and analytical activities undertaken and results generated -Advise the business on regulatory issues related to Water Quality Notices, Undertakings and the regulatory sample programme. -Ensure compliance with the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations and the Water Undertakers (Information) Direction. -Completion of Legal Instrument reporting steps. -Provide regulatory expertise and support to the WQ Sampling and Programme Reporting Manager as well as the business. -Act as a Company expert on regulations. -Maintain and positively influence the Company’s statutory relationship with the DWI.

Requirements

  • engineering degree
  • water industry
  • analytical
  • problem solving
  • strategic thinking
  • communication

What You Bring

-Highly numerate with strong capabilities in: -Pragmatic approach to planning and resolving complex issues. -Competent across a wide range of computing skills, including: -Analytical techniques -Influencing and negotiation -Problem solving -Strong understanding of water industry operations and Drinking Water Quality regulatory frameworks -Degree-level education in Engineering, Science, or equivalent experience in the water industry. Strong scientific background with practical understanding of water quality and public health. -Proven ability to manage high workloads and meet challenging regulatory deadlines. -Plan ahead and employ good planning and management skills in order to ensure that reporting deadlines are met. -Excellent communication and presentation skills, essential for engaging with external regulators such as the DWI. -Be able to foresee the implications of alternative courses of action for cost, performance, customer and regulatory impact and make a balanced decision. -Strategic thinking -Analytical reasoning

Benefits

-Enhanced parental leave schemes -MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions -Employee Assistance Plan -A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme -Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements -Salary Finance -EVolve Car Scheme -Mental health first aiders -A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover -Deals and discounts -A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays -Wealth at Work courses -MORE Choices flexible benefits

The Company

About United Utilities

-It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage. -The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works. -Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades. -Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Energy

Infrastructure

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