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Job title: Climate Change Specialist Position type: Fixed Term Job reference: 426500 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £44,000 Closing date: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23:55 Join Ofwat s Environment Team as a Climate Change Specialist Office Location : London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Senior Associate Climate Change Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. You will join our Environment Team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. The Environment team focuses on delivering the environmental policy objectives of our strategy, while engaging and collaborating with key environmental stakeholders. We cover a range of areas, including climate change, biodiversity, nature-based solutions, and water quality. We collaborate across the organisation and with the wider sector to deliver improvements for the environment. As a Climate Change Specialist, you will play a key role in developing and implementing our approach to climate change mitigation and adaption. This includes contributing to the further development of climate change reporting metrics. This is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking a varied role that draws upon a range of skills from policy development and systems thinking, to project management and stakeholder engagement. You will use your strong knowledge of environmental issues within the water sector, as well as your experience in climate change policy, to represent Ofwat and communicate our policies to key stakeholders, including government officials and water companies. You will provide clear advice and recommendations, ensuring climate change policy is embedded in Ofwat's work, while proactively sharing your expertise. Key deliverables In this role you will be expected to: About You - Experience, skills and knowledge In this role you will be expected to: Lead criterion: Academic and/or professional experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation. This includes up-to-date knowledge of climate change policy and programme responses. Proven experience in policy analysis and policy delivery. Experience of working on a programme of analysis and evidence gathering to support robust decision making and influencing on policy issues. Strong analytical, technical, and research skills with the ability to cut through complexity. Experience of working flexibly and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to bring policy expertise and solutions to problems and deliver joined up strategic thinking. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to different audiences. Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Why You Should Join Us: People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. Good employer pension contributions. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline. Closing date : 23.55 on 21 September 2025. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES

Job title: Climate Change Specialist Position type: Fixed Term Job reference: 426500 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £44,000 Closing date: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23:55 Join Ofwat s Environment Team as a Climate Change Specialist Office Location : London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Senior Associate Climate Change Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. You will join our Environment Team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. The Environment team focuses on delivering the environmental policy objectives of our strategy, while engaging and collaborating with key environmental stakeholders. We cover a range of areas, including climate change, biodiversity, nature-based solutions, and water quality. We collaborate across the organisation and with the wider sector to deliver improvements for the environment. As a Climate Change Specialist, you will play a key role in developing and implementing our approach to climate change mitigation and adaption. This includes contributing to the further development of climate change reporting metrics. This is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking a varied role that draws upon a range of skills from policy development and systems thinking, to project management and stakeholder engagement. You will use your strong knowledge of environmental issues within the water sector, as well as your experience in climate change policy, to represent Ofwat and communicate our policies to key stakeholders, including government officials and water companies. You will provide clear advice and recommendations, ensuring climate change policy is embedded in Ofwat's work, while proactively sharing your expertise. Key deliverables In this role you will be expected to: About You - Experience, skills and knowledge In this role you will be expected to: Lead criterion: Academic and/or professional experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation. This includes up-to-date knowledge of climate change policy and programme responses. Proven experience in policy analysis and policy delivery. Experience of working on a programme of analysis and evidence gathering to support robust decision making and influencing on policy issues. Strong analytical, technical, and research skills with the ability to cut through complexity. Experience of working flexibly and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to bring policy expertise and solutions to problems and deliver joined up strategic thinking. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to different audiences. Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Why You Should Join Us: People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. Good employer pension contributions. 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline. Closing date : 23.55 on 21 September 2025. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES

Trainee Quality Inspector Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Type: Full Time - Permanent Salary: 28,000 per annum + car or car allowance 4,250 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Working hours are flexible as necessitated by operations. This role is site based across various locations within the UK, Europe and Worldwide) PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST DRIVE & NO MORE THAN 6 POINTS ON YOUR LICENCE. PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE INDEFINATE RIGHTS TO WORK IN THE UK AND NO RESTRICTION TO TRAVEL About Our Client Our client is a well-established global organisation operating within the metals and minerals inspection industry. They provide comprehensive inspection, testing, and certification services across multiple sectors and have built a strong reputation for quality and reliability in their field. Role Overview Our client is seeking a motivated Trainee Quality Inspector to join their dynamic inspection team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career in quality inspection within the metals and minerals industry. You will carry out and supervise the inspection, weighing and sampling of various commodities to pre-defined standards, using appropriate methods. Key Responsibilities Carry out and/or supervise the inspection, weighing and sampling of various commodities within the metals and minerals division Perform various types of audits within the metals and minerals commodity industries Produce accurate and detailed reports relating to work undertaken in a timely manner Maintain close liaison with coordination teams Ensure adherence to company quality systems and Health & Safety protocols Essential Requirements Education & Experience: Educated to A-level standard (or equivalent experience/qualification) Valid passport and full driving licence with no more than 6 points, and no IN, TT, DG or DR offences Minimum of two years driving experience (Full Manual UK Driving Licence and European Driving Licence accepted only) Key Skills: Ability to build strong relationships across departments and with clients Excellent communication skills to ensure high-quality service delivery Strong problem-solving abilities with dispute resolution skills Conflict resolution capabilities High attention to detail Strong decision-making skills due to the nature of the role What Our Client Offers Competitive salary of 28,000 per annum Company car or car allowance of 4,250 per annum Flexible working hours to suit operational requirements Travel opportunities across the UK, Europe and worldwide Comprehensive training and development opportunities Career progression within a global organization Exposure to various commodity industries Key Deliverables - Provide excellent client service with detailed final reports covering scope of work requests - Follow set quality key performance indicators - Maintain adherence to quality systems and health and safety protocols - Provide insights to coordination teams regarding site circumstances - Contribute to process improvement initiatives - Ensure compliance with driving telematics This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop their career in quality inspection and auditing. Our client offers variety, travel opportunities, and the chance to work with a range of commodities in different locations while being part of a respected global organization. The successful candidate will be a key member of the UK inspection team and will have strong decision-making requirements due to the nature of the role, while having no direct line management responsibilities. If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the essential requirements, please apply with your CV and a covering letter detailing your relevant experience.

Job title: Climate Change Specialist Position type: Fixed Term Job reference: 426500 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £44,000 Closing date: Sunday 21st September 2025 at 23:55 Join Ofwat's Environment Team as a Climate Change Specialist Office Location : London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission's final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We're also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Senior Associate Climate Change Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. You will join our Environment Team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. The Environment team focuses on delivering the environmental policy objectives of our strategy, while engaging and collaborating with key environmental stakeholders. We cover a range of areas, including climate change, biodiversity, nature-based solutions, and water quality. We collaborate across the organisation and with the wider sector to deliver improvements for the environment. As a Climate Change Specialist, you will play a key role in developing and implementing our approach to climate change mitigation and adaption. This includes contributing to the further development of climate change reporting metrics. This is an exciting opportunity for someone seeking a varied role that draws upon a range of skills - from policy development and systems thinking, to project management and stakeholder engagement. You will use your strong knowledge of environmental issues within the water sector, as well as your experience in climate change policy, to represent Ofwat and communicate our policies to key stakeholders, including government officials and water companies. You will provide clear advice and recommendations, ensuring climate change policy is embedded in Ofwat's work, while proactively sharing your expertise. Key deliverables In this role you will be expected to: About You - Experience, skills and knowledge In this role you will be expected to: Lead criterion: Academic and/or professional experience in climate change mitigation and adaptation. This includes up-to-date knowledge of climate change policy and programme responses. Proven experience in policy analysis and policy delivery. Experience of working on a programme of analysis and evidence gathering to support robust decision making and influencing on policy issues. Strong analytical, technical, and research skills with the ability to cut through complexity. Experience of working flexibly and collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to bring policy expertise and solutions to problems and deliver joined up strategic thinking. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate complex issues to different audiences. Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills. Why You Should Join Us: People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. Good employer pension contributions. 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline. Closing date : 23.55 on 21 September 2025.

Job title: Asset Management Specialist Position type: Permanent Job reference: 425623 No. Vacancies: 1 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £50,000 Closing date: 23.55pm Tuesday 23rd September 2025 About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Senior Associate - Asset Management and Operational Resilience role sits within the Sector Performance Directorate. The Sector Performance Directorate supports Ofwat's objective to be an assertive voice in strategic and investment decision making for the sector, working with other regulators and governments by shaping the future direction and transformation of the sector through alignment with government and other stakeholders, and leading innovation. The Directorate drives up sector and company performance by regularly, visibly, and proactively challenging companies on their performance, using data and operational expertise. The Asset Management Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. This role centres on providing expert advice on assets, asset management, asset health, and operational resilience. You will work with others to develop policy solutions to address resilience challenges in the water sector and take ownership of project delivery. This includes defining and delivering a scope of work within agreed timelines, budgets, and contract parameters. A key aspect of the team's work involves influencing the sector to improve its asset management capability and understanding of Operational Resilience. Previous key publications in this area include our Asset Management Maturity Assessment and Operational Resilience Discussion Paper . Your key activities within the team are outlined in the next section (Key Deliverables). You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working independently and taking responsibility for your work areas. As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to develop and consolidate your skills, exercising sound judgement aligned with our strategy and ways of working. About You Experience, skills and knowledge 1. Lead criterion: Experience in an area such as capital programme delivery, operations, asset management, business planning and/or water business operation or management. 2. A current understanding of asset management practice, including wastewater and/or water assets and their operation. 3. Understanding of water sector resilience, including asset health, and of quantitative and/or qualitative ways of measuring performance in this area. 4. Experience of project delivery, including contract management and leading complex projects including multiple stakeholders. 5. Demonstrable ability to analyse data and complex information and use multiple sources of information to solve problems. 6. Experience of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 7. Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Why Join Us • People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. • Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. • Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. • Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. You can find further details about pension schemes under Terms and Conditions in the Candidate Pack. • 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. • Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. • Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. • Up to 3 volunteering days per year. • Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. • Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES

Job title: Asset Management Specialist Position type: Permanent Job reference: 425623 No. Vacancies: 1 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £50,000 Closing date: 23.55pm Tuesday 23rd September 2025 About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission s final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We re also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you re passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Senior Associate - Asset Management and Operational Resilience role sits within the Sector Performance Directorate. The Sector Performance Directorate supports Ofwat's objective to be an assertive voice in strategic and investment decision making for the sector, working with other regulators and governments by shaping the future direction and transformation of the sector through alignment with government and other stakeholders, and leading innovation. The Directorate drives up sector and company performance by regularly, visibly, and proactively challenging companies on their performance, using data and operational expertise. The Asset Management Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. This role centres on providing expert advice on assets, asset management, asset health, and operational resilience. You will work with others to develop policy solutions to address resilience challenges in the water sector and take ownership of project delivery. This includes defining and delivering a scope of work within agreed timelines, budgets, and contract parameters. A key aspect of the team's work involves influencing the sector to improve its asset management capability and understanding of Operational Resilience. Previous key publications in this area include our Asset Management Maturity Assessment and Operational Resilience Discussion Paper . Your key activities within the team are outlined in the next section (Key Deliverables). You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working independently and taking responsibility for your work areas. As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to develop and consolidate your skills, exercising sound judgement aligned with our strategy and ways of working. About You Experience, skills and knowledge 1. Lead criterion: Experience in an area such as capital programme delivery, operations, asset management, business planning and/or water business operation or management. 2. A current understanding of asset management practice, including wastewater and/or water assets and their operation. 3. Understanding of water sector resilience, including asset health, and of quantitative and/or qualitative ways of measuring performance in this area. 4. Experience of project delivery, including contract management and leading complex projects including multiple stakeholders. 5. Demonstrable ability to analyse data and complex information and use multiple sources of information to solve problems. 6. Experience of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 7. Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Why Join Us • People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. • Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. • Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. • Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. You can find further details about pension schemes under Terms and Conditions in the Candidate Pack. • 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. • Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. • Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. • Up to 3 volunteering days per year. • Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. • Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. TO APPLY PLEASE CLICK THE "APPLY NOW" BUTTON AND YOU WILL BE REDIRECTED TO BEGIN THE APPLICATION PROCES

Join Ofwat's Legal Team as a Legal Director - Major Projects Office Location: London (E14 4HD) or Birmingham (B5 4UA) with hybrid working About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission's final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We're also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role We are looking for a Legal Director to support our Major Projects work and be at the forefront of shaping how our £50bn programme of major projects and new water resources is delivered. Following Ofwat's final determination for the Price Review 2024, we are embarking on an ambitious journey with a significant programme of 30 Major Projects. You will join our expanding Legal Team which is part of the Office of the Chief Executive Directorate whilst also being embedded in the work of the Major Projects team. You will therefore also have the opportunity to get involved in other work areas within Ofwat as business needs arise, leveraging the skills that you bring. The Major Projects team is responsible for the policy and market development of our 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. The team works closely with our innovative partnership, RAPID (Regulator's Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development) on the early engagement on both water resources and wastewater planning. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Legal Director to lead the legal support to the teams that are defining how the competitive commercial models are being applied to the programme, working closely with companies and regulators to drive new approaches to unlocking programme opportunities. We expect you to use your legal expertise and judgement to help develop and test commercial operating models, facilitating the scrutiny of delivery plans, and proactively resolving emerging issues, thereby building confidence with government, and the investor and delivery market. About You Below are some of the key essential experience, skills & knowledge required for this post: Lead criterion 1 : Significant experience (approximately 10 years') as a Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales or acting in a role akin to that of a qualified Solicitor or Barrister in a legal environment, providing commercial and/or project finance legal support to major projects delivery, ideally in an infrastructure sector with substantial commercial risk. Lead criterion 2 : Significant experience of delivering strategic, solutions-focussed legal advice on the development and implementation of policy objectives and/or commercial outcomes in a regulatory context with specific expertise in areas of regulatory, public and administrative law. Highly tuned interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiation, influencing and engagement, with the ability to build trust, confidence and alignment across different organisations through effective communication and collaboration. Experience of senior leadership where you have demonstrated good judgement and the ability to effectively lead teams and projects through change and uncertainty to deliver desired outcomes. Strong critical thinking and analytical skills in a complex and evolving legislative context within an innovative policy environment, incorporating wider considerations into your work. An inclusive leadership style which inspires, motivates, and promotes collaboration to develop high performing, innovative and inclusive teams. Material experience of effective and efficient planning, including prioritisation and delegation. Why You Should Join Us: People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. You can find further details about pension schemes under Terms and Conditions in the Candidate Pack. 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. Up to 3 volunteering days per year. Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life. Follow the link to Apply for full details about the role, please ensure you have submitted your Applications in full before the below deadline. Closing date: 23.55 on 21 September 2025

Job title: Asset Management Specialist Position type: Permanent Job reference: 425623 No. Vacancies: 1 Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working Salary: £38,764 - £50,000 Closing date: 23.55pm Tuesday 23rd September 2025 About Us We are Ofwat, the Water Services Regulation Authority, a non-ministerial government department responsible for regulating the water sector in England and Wales. Following the Independent Water Commission's final report, the UK government has set out a bold new direction - one that brings together expertise from across the sector to deliver better outcomes for customers and the environment. We are working in collaboration with the government and other regulators to help establish a new body for England, combining our strengths with those of the Drinking Water Inspectorate, the Environment Agency, and Natural England. We're also continuing to engage with the Welsh Government to support future decisions for Wales. While these changes take shape, our mission remains the same: to hold water companies to account, drive performance, and ensure the sector delivers real value for customers, communities, and the environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, this is a unique moment to join us and help shape the future of water, and together we can continue to make a positive impact. The Role The Senior Associate - Asset Management and Operational Resilience role sits within the Sector Performance Directorate. The Sector Performance Directorate supports Ofwat's objective to be an assertive voice in strategic and investment decision making for the sector, working with other regulators and governments by shaping the future direction and transformation of the sector through alignment with government and other stakeholders, and leading innovation. The Directorate drives up sector and company performance by regularly, visibly, and proactively challenging companies on their performance, using data and operational expertise. The Asset Management Specialist role has an important and valuable contribution to enable us to deliver on our goals and regulatory commitments. This role centres on providing expert advice on assets, asset management, asset health, and operational resilience. You will work with others to develop policy solutions to address resilience challenges in the water sector and take ownership of project delivery. This includes defining and delivering a scope of work within agreed timelines, budgets, and contract parameters. A key aspect of the team's work involves influencing the sector to improve its asset management capability and understanding of Operational Resilience. Previous key publications in this area include our Asset Management Maturity Assessment and Operational Resilience Discussion Paper . Your key activities within the team are outlined in the next section (Key Deliverables). You will be part of a multi-disciplinary team, working independently and taking responsibility for your work areas. As a Senior Associate, you will have the opportunity to develop and consolidate your skills, exercising sound judgement aligned with our strategy and ways of working. About You Experience, skills and knowledge 1. Lead criterion: Experience in an area such as capital programme delivery, operations, asset management, business planning and/or water business operation or management. 2. A current understanding of asset management practice, including wastewater and/or water assets and their operation. 3. Understanding of water sector resilience, including asset health, and of quantitative and/or qualitative ways of measuring performance in this area. 4. Experience of project delivery, including contract management and leading complex projects including multiple stakeholders. 5. Demonstrable ability to analyse data and complex information and use multiple sources of information to solve problems. 6. Experience of working effectively in multi-disciplinary teams. 7. Experience of communicating and engaging effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Why Join Us • People Centric: Our people are at the heart of Ofwat and everything we do - we ensure all voices are heard and treat each other with respect; you'll be given the autonomy and the support to do your role in the best way. • Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile and new ways of working and have a culture build on trust, flexibility, and collaboration. • Development Opportunities: Gain valuable experience and develop your skills in a supportive and dynamic setting. • Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home combined with the benefits of in person collaboration in our Birmingham offices. • Excellent employer pension contributions of nearly 29%. You can find further details about pension schemes under Terms and Conditions in the Candidate Pack. • 25 days' annual leave, increasing to 30 with each year of service, plus bank holidays and an extra 2.5 days of privilege leave. • Access to exclusive discounts on a variety of goods and services, including retail outlets, theatre tickets, holidays, insurance, and a gym membership. • Fees paid for membership of relevant professional bodies. • Up to 3 volunteering days per year. • Recognition vouchers scheme rewarding your hard work. • Generous shared parental leave and pay supporting your family life.

Welding Inspectors - Temp & Perm Roles Available (Woking, GU21) 15- 20 per hour Immediate Start Contract and Perm Opportunities We're looking for Welding Inspectors to join a leading engineering and manufacturing team in Woking (GU21). This role offers both permanent and contract opportunities - with quick start options available. The Role Carry out welding inspection and final inspection of fabricated components Use measuring equipment (tape measures, calipers, gauges, micrometers) Read and interpret engineering and welding drawings to verify part accuracy Ensure compliance with welding codes, standards, and quality requirements Report and document non-conformance issues and support corrective actions Work closely with production and quality teams to maintain high standards What We're Looking For Inspection experience in welding or fabrication - essential Ability to use measuring tools confidently Experience with welded parts, sheet metal, aluminium, or fabricated components is highly desirable Knowledge of welding processes, defects, and inspection methods Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach What's on Offer 15- 20 per hour depending on experience Day shift : Monday-Friday (08:00-16:30) Immediate interviews and start dates available Contract roles (quick start cover) and permanent opportunities Apply Now Send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more details - or simply apply directly to this advert. We're eager to hear from candidates who are ready to start ASAP. Referral Bonus - Earn 250 Know someone perfect for this role? Refer them to us - if they're hired, you'll receive a 250 referral bonus . (T&Cs apply) Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

We are currently looking to recruit a Works Manager from a welding/ Fabrication background for our client based in Keighley (BD21) Salary: 40K- 50K Working hours: Monday-Friday 08:00am-16:30pm R OLE OUTLINE: Oversee the day to day running of the company's production function ensuring adherence to production systems and procedures with the support of the Charge Hands. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the Production function and provide direct support and expertise to the relevant personnel on site. Ensuring the Companies Quality Requirements are robust and effective and embedded in our processes. Ensure work in a safe manner at all times to promote personal safety and the safety of others to prevent accidents occurring and ensure all near misses are reported. Comply with and promote all Company Health and Safety policies including using PPE in areas where you are required to. Communicate effectively with your team giving clear guidance and instructions. Have regular updates with your team to ensure any issues are dealt with in a professional timely manner following procedures where necessary. Ensure Team briefings and toolbox talks are carried out, to ensure the team is well informed regarding the company and any new systems or procedures are communicated. Attendance at Contract Review Meetings as and when required to do so. Liaise with external inspectors & notified body as required. Management of the Doc Pack/Life Time Records production from creation through compilation to final delivery in compliance with customers' delivery requirements. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED: Have an engineering background (such as mechanical / electrical/ structural) and be suitably qualified. Knowledge of BS EN ISO 9606-1, BS EN ISO (phone number removed), BS EN ISO (phone number removed) and other welding related standards. A natural leader, that can engage and motivate direct reports. IOSH / NEBOSH qualification required. Have MS Office skills. Have a keen technical/commercial awareness. Possess well rounded management skills Be as comfortable in the office as on the shop floor If this role is of interest, please apply online. INDAL

Mechanical Inspectors - Temp & Perm Roles Available (Woking, GU21) 15- 20 per hour Immediate Start Contract and Perm Opportunities We're looking for Mechanical Inspectors to join a leading engineering and manufacturing team in Woking (GU21). This role offers both permanent and contract (temp) opportunities - with quick start options available. The Role Carry out mechanical inspection and final inspection of components Use measuring equipment (tape measures, calipers, gauges, micrometers) Read and interpret engineering/technical drawings to verify part accuracy Ensure compliance with quality standards and report any non-conformance Work closely with production and quality teams to maintain high standards What We're Looking For Inspection experience (mechanical/quality) - essential Ability to use measuring tools confidently Experience with welded parts, sheet metal, aluminium, or fabricated components is ideal, but not essential (especially for temp roles) Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach What's on Offer 15- 20 per hour depending on experience Day shift : Monday-Friday (08:00-16:30) Immediate interviews and start dates available Temp contract (quick start cover) and permanent positions available Apply Now Send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for more details - or simply apply directly to this advert. We're eager to hear from candidates who are ready to start ASAP. Referral Bonus - Earn 250 Know someone perfect for this role? Refer them to us - if they're hired, you'll receive a 250 referral bonus . (T&Cs apply) Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.