Regulatory Manager

Join Thames Water as a Regulatory Manager – Shape the Future of Water Services

Are you ready to influence the future of the UK water industry? Thames Water is looking for dynamic Regulatory Managers to lead the charge in delivering our regulatory strategy. This is your opportunity to play a central role in our price review and business planning processes, while building strong relationships with key stakeholders like Ofwat and the Environment Agency.

Join a purpose-driven organisation that’s committed to environmental sustainability, innovation, and delivering essential services to millions. You’ll be part of a collaborative team where your expertise will directly influence the future of water services in the UK.

What you will be doing as Regulatory Manager

• Drive the development and execution of regulatory strategies across water and wastewater services.
• Act as the key liaison with regulators, fostering transparent and constructive partnerships.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise internal teams on risks and opportunities.
• Lead the delivery of business plans, price reviews, and performance commitments.
• Coordinate responses to regulatory consultations and ensure compliance with licence conditions.
• Embed regulatory thinking into strategic and operational decisions across the business.
• Provide thought leadership on the future of regulation and policy evolution.

What you should bring to the role

• Proven experience in regulatory, policy, or compliance roles—ideally in utilities, infrastructure, or government.
• A deep understanding of the UK water industry and its regulatory landscape would be highly beneficial.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and policy.
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative, proactive approach.
• Ideally, a degree in law, economics, public policy, environmental science, or a related field (preferred).

What's in it for you

• Competitive salary - £65,000 - £85,000 per annum depending on your experience
• Car Allowance £5800
• Private Health Insurance
• Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
• Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance

Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business and meet colleagues.

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.