Rob Scarrott

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Appointed February 2025

Rob is the Director of Regulation for National Highways. He looks after the performance framework for the sector and strategic business plan submissions to DfT and Treasury.

He also has over 30 years' experience in water sector operations, asset management and regulation. He worked on the setup of Water Resources South East’s first plan in the late 90s.

In addition, he chaired and helped set up West Country Water Resources. An environmental engineer by trade, Rob led the setup of biodiversity teams and wider catchment management. This extended the benefits to customers from the water company's investment. 

Rob has a strong customer ethos and recognises the critical role that infrastructure businesses have in society.