Senior Director Major Projects and Markets

Posted by: Saxton Bampfylde

Employer: Ofwat

Salary amount: SCS2 - up to £130,000

Contract type: Full-time

Location of position: Birmingham or London, with hybrid working

Application deadline: Tuesday 8th October

Job description

Safe, reliable and sustainable water and wastewater services are essential for our day-to-day lives, our wellbeing, and our natural world. As the economic regulator of water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, Ofwat’s role is to enable, incentivise and hold companies to account for providing the very best for customers, communities and the environment now and in the future.  The work we do is ambitious and meaningful, helping to tackle some of the biggest challenges that threaten the water we all rely on.

We have an exciting opening for a Senior Director to lead our Major Projects and Markets Directorate. The directorate is responsible for the policy and market development for the future pipeline of major infrastructure projects in the water sector in England and Wales, as well as Ofwat’s role in the oversight of the development, procurement, and delivery of these projects.

You will have the unique opportunity to lead Ofwat’s fast growing major infrastructure projects programme such as the £4.6bn Thames Tideway. This is a key role and will be part of our Senior Leadership team, also working closely with a range of external stakeholders and the sector including water companies, competitive infrastructure providers, investors and business retailers.

You will have a team of approximately 25 members as well as significant external advisory support which will further grow over time as we expect the pipeline of major projects to increase substantially. This area of work is challenging, and you will be key to ensuring that the team continues to innovate, collaborate, and work flexibly to support everyone’s wellbeing and deliver the best outcomes.

If you have a passion for driving change and want to lead the way in securing long term resilience supplies of water, now is your opportunity to join Ofwat and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Ofwat is committed to being a truly diverse and inclusive employer and encourages applications from candidates of all walks of life.

How to apply

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to Ofwat on this appointment. For further information about the role, including details about how to apply, please visit www.saxbam.com/appointments using reference QJUU.  Alternatively, telephone +44 (0)20 7227 0880 (during office hours). Applications should be received by 12:00 noon on Tuesday 8th October 2024