26 June 2025
For AMP8, Ofwat is going to bring back third party independent assurance. This will enable trusted experts to audit the delivery of the huge amount of additional “enhanced” expenditure that companies will be given.
With water companies in the news for sewage pollution and price increases, few are aware of the almost invisible role of the technical auditors. These undercover superheroes act as the guardians of customer money, making sure the companies are delivering in line with the rules and conditions set out in their licences, legislation and through the Final Determinations.
This webinar will hear directly from an experienced auditor who will explain why auditing is back in vogue and lift the mysterious veil to reveal what is involved in water company audits. The significant shift in the assurance framework for AMP8 is of relevance to all water companies but particularly Southern Water and Thames Water, located in the CIWEM Central Southern branch area, who have big programmes for AMP8 and have had some compliance challenges over the years.This webinar will help explain the value of auditing and the benefits of the changes in AMP8.
Part of the CIWEM Water Governance series.
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Julian Jacobs is the regulation director in the water management consultancy at AtkinsRéalis. He manages the regulation and assurance business, with over 25 years’ of experience across the private, public and not for profit sectors. His skills and experience cover many aspects of utility management, including customer service and business planning. Julian is also an experienced auditor undertaking compliance, process and business improvement audits and reviews. Clients have included 14 of the UK water companies, the World Bank, and UK, Australian and Middle Eastern regulators. Julian is CIWEM chartered, he is also Convenor for British Water’s Policy and Regulation Focus Group and is Treasurer on the International Water Association’s UK Committee involved in organising the World Water Congress 2026 in Glasgow.
This event is open to members and non-members of CIWEM. The webinar is hosted on the Zoom platform and will be recorded.
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If you have any queries about this talk, please contact Emma Everard at Emma.Everard@atkinsrealis.com.
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