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.

To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy Management, Public Policy, Law, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8–12 years of experience within the utilities sector.
• Proven experience in regulatory affairs, market regulation, utility governance, compliance, or policy development.
• Strong understanding of electricity and water market structures, regulatory frameworks, licensing requirements, tariffs, and utility governance.

Experience working with or supporting:

• Independent Power Producers (IPP)
• Independent Water Producers (IWP)
• Electricity and water regulators
• Utility authorities
• Transmission and distribution companies
• Power and water procurement entities
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions, policy papers, compliance reports, or tariff-related documentation.
• Knowledge of utility market reforms, energy transition initiatives, and regulatory best practices is highly desirable.
• Arabic language skills would be an advantage.