Regulatory Manager (Utilities)

About the role

Black Pearl is recruiting, on behalf of a leading utilities organization in the UAE, a Regulatory Manager for a strategic role covering regulatory affairs, industry compliance, stakeholder engagement and market governance across the electricity and water sectors. The position suits candidates with experience in 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 and ensure compliance with utility regulations, market codes and licensing requirements.
• Act as the main liaison with regulators, government entities and industry stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory developments, policy changes and market reforms, and assess their impact on operations.
• Support tariff reviews, regulatory submissions, consultations and compliance reporting.
• Take part in industry working groups, regulatory forums and stakeholder engagements.
• Build relationships with regulators, market operators, IPPs, IWPs and government authorities.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and commercial obligations linked to power and water procurement.
• Prepare reports, presentations and regulatory documentation for senior management, and support business planning with regulatory and market intelligence.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics, Energy Management, Public Policy, Law, Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in the utilities sector.
• Proven experience in regulatory affairs, market regulation, utility governance, compliance or policy development.
• Experience with IPPs, IWPs, regulators, utility authorities, transmission and distribution companies and procurement entities.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills; experience preparing regulatory submissions, policy papers, compliance reports or tariff documentation.
• Knowledge of utility market reforms, energy transition and regulatory best practices is highly desirable; Arabic is an advantage.