Water Quality & Regulation Manager

Water Quality Manager (Regulations) – Midlands / East (Multi-site) I’m working with a major infrastructure organisation looking to bring in a senior hire to take ownership of water quality and regulatory compliance across multiple regions. This is a key leadership role sitting across the full water supply chain — from source and treatment through to distribution — ensuring safe, compliant drinking water and maintaining customer confidence at all times. You’ll be leading a specialist team, working closely with production and network operations, and acting as the go-to for water quality across the business. Key focus areas: * Owning water quality performance across the clean water network (source to tap) * Leading monitoring strategies, sampling programmes, and regulatory compliance * Managing and responding to water quality incidents, ensuring effective resolution * Working closely with treatment works, distribution, and network teams * Driving continuous improvement across hygiene, compliance, and operational practices * Acting as a key contact for regulators and industry stakeholders Ideal background: * Strong experience across water supply / clean water / potable water environments (essential) * In-depth understanding of UK water regulations and DWI expectations * Experience working closely with treatment processes, networks, and operational teams * Leadership experience within a regulated utility or infrastructure setting * Comfortable making decisions in high-pressure or incident-led scenarios This is a role with real impact — protecting public health, influencing operational standards, and shaping how water quality is delivered across a large-scale network