Job title: Major Projects Delivery Junior Analyst
Position type: Permanent
Job reference: 417310
No. Vacancies: 1
Location: Birmingham (B5 4UA) or London (E14 4HD) based with hybrid working
Salary: £28,602 - £32,000
Closing date: Sunday 10th August at 23:55
Join Ofwat s Major Projects Team as a Junior Projects Delivery Analyst
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. Our work has genuine significance no other organisation does the work we do. It s unique and meaningful: keeping our water flowing; ensuring water bills don t cost a penny more than needed; holding water companies to account. Come and work at the source of everyday life.
The Role
You will play a key role in not only delivering Ofwats strategy, but also in the development of our approach and the delivery of major infrastructure projects.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity for someone with an interest in infrastructure projects or project finance looking to gain experience working on some of the most important capital projects in the water sector. With projects ranging between several hundred million pounds and several billion pounds, the team works with water companies on some of the largest and most complex infrastructure projects the sector has seen in over thirty years. These projects are vital to meeting the needs of current and future customers and your work will directly impact how companies deliver for them. Join us to help secure water supplies for future generations and build a lasting legacy for communities and the environment.
You will be proactive and respond flexibly to the needs of the organisation by supporting with the development and delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects across England and Wales. This will primarily be through competitive delivery models such as Ofwats Direct Procurement for Customers ( DPC ) model or the ( SIPR ) as used in the delivery of the Thames Tideway Tunnel project. You will also interface with projects that have been approved through the RAPID (Regulators Alliance for Progressing Infrastructure Development) process.
The role will also involve working with different advisory services to develop and maintain strong relationships with key external players in the sector while working closely with other parts of Ofwats Major Projects and Markets directorate and the wider Ofwat organisation.
The successful candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and is likely to have an interest and knowledge of, or some experience in regulatory policy or delivery of major infrastructure projects gained through related studies or work experience in Government, regulators, utilities or the contracting sector. Ideally, you will have a broad understanding of utilities in the UK.
You will be expected to uphold high standards of delivery and collaborate with water and wastewater companies to support them to deliver the best value for customers. With our support and training, you will continue to hone your judgement and be expected to exercise it responsibly in line with our strategy and ways of working.
About You
Experience, skills and knowledge
1. Knowledge and/or experience of large infrastructure projects and/or capital programmes, either from previous study or gained through work experience within a regulated business, water sector supply chain organisation, consultancy, Government, or in another similarly relevant position.
2. Knowledge of project delivery and/or the private financing of public or regulated infrastructure.
3. Highly numerate with good analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience of identifying, analysing, and accurately interpreting a range of data and insights to inform evidence-based recommendations for complex problems.
4. Ability to build and maintain constructive working relationships with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders.
5. Ability to proactively and effectively plan, prioritise and deliver your work and/or projects within a proposed timeframe, while working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
6. Good presentation and communication (oral and written) skills, including the ability to communicate complex issues to non-technical audiences.
Attributes as per Ofwat s Framework for Success for Principal Grade. You can read more about our attributes here .
Why Join Us
• Meaningful Impact: Contribute to our purpose to drive water companies to deliver more for customers and the environment.
• Innovative Work Environment: We embrace agile working and a culture of 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 meaningful collaboration in our London or Birmingham offices.
Other Benefits
• Excellent employer pension contribution of over 28%
• 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 read more about the role and selection process, please follow the link to apply.
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