Regulatory Analyst

Are you detail-oriented, analytical, and passionate about environmental compliance? We're looking for a Regulatory Analyst to join our Flow and Level Compliance team, where you'll play a key role in supporting compliance reporting and performance tracking.

This is a dynamic role that will see you working alongside a team of analysts to support the Flow Compliance Adviser and Head of Wastewater Regulation across various work streams. Responsibilities include data management and analysis, completing regulatory data returns including live storm overflow Event Duration Monitoring (EDM), tracking and investigating issues, reporting compliance with regulatory permits to the business and liaising with regulators.  

What you'll do

As a Regulatory Analyst, you'll provide technical and analytical support across a wide range of responsibilities, including:

• supporting the team with near real-time reporting of overflow discharges and quality assurance of data to ensure accurate reporting and investigating issues
• being responsible for daily exception checks
• supporting the Flow Measurement Manager and team to meet the MCERTS certification programme, including booking of site inspections, raising purchase orders and maintaining corporate records
• reporting of regulatory EDM and flow data as required by the Environmental Discharge Permit and Environmental law
• liaising with and responding to requests from regulators and external bodies, such as the Environment Agency, Ofwat, Defra and customers
• tracking and reporting on performance against permit compliance, both internally and to regulators
• working on a quality management system supporting the Flow Compliance Adviser to ensure that policies and procedures are followed and updated as required
• maintaining corporate datasets and systems used to manage regulatory EDM and level monitoring data
• providing analytical support to the Flow Compliance Adviser, enabling the identification of trends in performance and compliance
• using your knowledge of wastewater flow and level monitoring to provide advice on MCERTS and permit requirements, and compliance with the business.

What you'll need

We are looking for:

• a degree-level qualification within STEM or a related subject, or have a minimum of 1 year's experience in the water industry or in a data analysis and reporting role
• strong computer literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft products such as Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), SharePoint Online and reporting functions such as Power BI
• the ability to work in a dynamic environment, and be capable of working both independently and as part of a team. This is a varied role, so excellent organisational skills are also key
• a good attention to detail, being competent in investigating and resolving issues, whilst maintaining excellent time management skills to ensure that deadlines are met
• strong communication is also key, as you will be required to effectively and clearly communicate technical information within the team, to the wider business and to regulators on aspects of enforcement, flow and level monitoring and compliance
• experience managing and analysing large data sets is essential to successfully manage, process and report on EDM data for over 1400 overflows and flow compliance at c.350 Water Recycling Centres (WRC) and Sewage Pumping Stations (SPS) across the Wessex Water region
• experience of working in a regulated industry and in a quality management system.

You may also:

• be familiar with the MCERTS certification scheme, Environmental Permitting Regulations and Environmental Law relevant to the sector, such as the Environment and Water Industry Act 1991
• have experience using Esri GIS software and operational systems such as ScopeX/Prism; however, this is not essential, as relevant training and support will be given
• know about water industry activities, including wastewater treatment processes and flow/level monitoring systems. However, full training will be provided
• hold a full and clean driving licence.

A desire to effectively contribute to the team is the most important requirement, and we can provide suitable training and development for the successful candidate.

What you'll receive

• A combined pension contribution of up to 20%.
• Career progression and professional development opportunities.
• 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service.
• The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year.
• The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions).
• A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
• Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
• The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions).
• Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
• Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform.
• Support from trained mental health first aiders.
• A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who we successfully recruit. 

Who we are

YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:

• Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
• YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
• YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
• YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
• plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses.

Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us! You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.

We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome. We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.

If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team