Regulatory Manager (Utilities)

Black Pearl is currently recruiting for a Regulatory Manager on behalf of a leading utilities organization in the UAE.

This is a strategic role responsible for managing regulatory affairs, industry compliance, stakeholder engagement, and market governance across the electricity and water sectors. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring alignment with regulatory frameworks, market codes, licensing requirements, and industry developments within a rapidly evolving utility environment.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience working within Independent Power Producer (IPP) and/or Independent Water Producer (IWP) environments, utility regulators, electricity and water authorities, transmission companies, or major utility operators.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory affairs activities and ensure compliance with all applicable utility regulations, market codes, and licensing requirements.
  


• Act as the primary liaison with regulators, government entities, and industry stakeholders.
  


• Monitor regulatory developments, policy changes, and market reforms affecting the electricity and water sectors.
  


• Assess the impact of regulatory changes on business operations and provide strategic recommendations.
  


• Support tariff reviews, regulatory submissions, consultations, and compliance reporting.
  


• Participate in industry working groups, regulatory forums, and stakeholder engagements.
  


• Develop and maintain strong relationships with utility regulators, market operators, IPPs, IWPs, and relevant government authorities.
  


• Ensure compliance with contractual, commercial, and regulatory obligations associated with power and water procurement arrangements.
  


• Prepare reports, presentations, and regulatory documentation for senior management.
  


• Support business planning by providing regulatory and market intelligence.
  

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