Overview
We are looking for an experienced Regulatory Analyst to join the Investment Determinations Team on a contract basis. The role involves significant contributions to infrastructure investment programmes in the UK's energy sector, particularly focusing on major electricity transmission projects. You will work closely with various stakeholders and support decision-making processes through thorough assessments and analyses of investment proposals.
Responsibilities
- Review and conduct quality assurance checks on major infrastructure investment submissions.
- Identify gaps, inconsistencies, and areas of non-compliance in applications and supporting evidence.
- Carry out initial assessments of business cases and investment proposals.
- Draft questions and information requests for applicant organisations.
- Prepare handover packs and assessment summaries for the team.
- Assess costs, benefits, and investment rationale while reviewing commercial assumptions.
- Support benchmarking and comparative analysis activities for evidence-based decision support.
- Engage with electricity transmission companies and participate in workshops and meetings.
Requirements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for reviewing complex business cases and funding submissions.
- Experience within governance, assurance, or regulatory frameworks.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Proven track record in assurance and assessment activities.
- Experience in evaluating investment rationale, costs, and benefits for decision-making.
- Desirable: Familiarity with RIIO price control and regulatory assessment or assurance in the energy sector.