Regulatory Auditor

  • 2736
  • Bath
  • Wessex Water
  • Dependent on experience
  • Permanent
  • Science and environment
  • 2025-08-12
  • 2025-08-26

We have an exciting and unique opportunity for you to join us as a Regulatory Auditor! We are an ambitious company and have a lot more to do for the benefit of our customers.

Wessex Water is a heavily regulated company, working with waste and water supply, and we need someone to audit compliance with the water supply requirements.

Applications from those with expertise in the wastewater area are very welcome.

What you'll do

You will work closely with our Head of Internal Audit and employees across the company, at all levels, including operational teams. This will involve site visits.

In this position, you will

  • plan and perform independent compliance-based audits, recommending and following up actions
  • contribute to the wider role of the department and vompany by undertaking the approved internal audit programme for water supply and water quality
  • report the results of audits to senior management and the Risk and Compliance Group for supply, ensuring that any improvements are completed
  • ensure your audits meet budgets, timescales and quality standards
  • apply professional auditing principles to assess risk, controls and governance, and analyse causes and efficiency
  • develop, assess and agree on viable solutions.

What you'll need

You will need:

  • a bachelor's degree, preferably in a science-related area
  • detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant water supply and quality regulations, industry guidance, and best practice
  • a minimum of 5 years post-degree experience in water supply/environmental permitting/wastewater, and general waste
  • understanding and experience of auditing, compliance, and internal control within the water industry
  • a specialism in drinking water quality, the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations, Water Fittings Regulations, Drinking Water Inspectorate, and World Health Organisation industry guidance and best practice
  • knowledge and understanding of water treatment and distribution processes, water quality and their associated risks
  • analytical and problem-solving skills to analyse data, see trends, identify gaps and non-conformances
  • the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
  • effective written and verbal communication skills to articulate audit findings and matters of non-compliance, including to senior management
  • the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion when handling sensitive information
  • excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
  • good PC literacy including Word and Excel.

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 buy up to ten days' holiday and sell up to five every year.
  • A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs.
  • Life assurance of up to eight times your salary.
  • A new electric car in exchange for part of your gross salary, subject to conditions.
  • Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers.
  • One paid volunteering day each year.
  • Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements.
  • An interactive health and wellbeing platform.
  • Support from mental health first aiders.
  • A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone to work for us.

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 Arena – 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.

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