Deputy Director – Major Projects Delivery

Lead the Future of Britain’s Energy Infrastructure

Take charge of pioneering investments and help shape the road to Net Zero. We’re seeking a Deputy Director – Major Projects Delivery to spearhead one of the most ambitious energy infrastructure transformations in a generation. As Britain speeds toward a decarbonised electricity system by 2030, this role will be crucial in ensuring that billions of pounds of network investments generate value for consumers, secure our energy future, and propel Net Zero progress.

Ofgem is the independent energy regulator for Great Britain, at the forefront of driving change in the energy sector. Our mission is to advance Net Zero while safeguarding energy consumers, particularly vulnerable groups.

We’re offering a permanent leadership opportunity for someone who excels at strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver results. This is your opportunity to work on major capital projects in the energy sector, influencing regulatory frameworks and delivery mechanisms that will unlock vital infrastructure and ensure Britain’s energy networks are resilient, affordable, and sustainable.

In this role, you’ll play a key part in overseeing the development of Britain’s electricity transmission networks, ensuring that large-scale energy infrastructure investments are efficient, timely, and provide the best outcomes for consumers. You’ll work at the highest levels of government, industry, and regulation, driving important policy decisions, managing regulatory approvals, and collaborating with major stakeholders to break down barriers and accelerate clean power deployment.

We’re looking for an exceptional leader with expertise in major capital project delivery, network regulation, or large-scale infrastructure investment. You should be adept at making high-stakes decisions, influencing key stakeholders, and leading teams in a dynamic and complex environment. With a strong analytical mindset and strategic approach, you’ll balance investment priorities, consumer interests, and Net Zero goals to deliver the best outcomes for the energy system.

At Ofgem, we offer a collaborative, purpose-driven environment where you can make a meaningful impact. You’ll be at the helm of national policy and delivery efforts, engaging with government, industry, and consumer groups, and shaping the regulatory landscape to ensure Britain’s energy transition is secure, affordable, and sustainable.

Our critical mission is to drive and oversee the transformation of Britain’s energy networks, ensuring infrastructure investments align with consumer interests, security of supply, and Net Zero commitments. This is your chance to play a central role in delivering the infrastructure Britain needs for a cleaner, greener future.

Job Description
This role presents an opportunity to help reshape Ofgem’s network regulation to support the expansion of Britain’s energy infrastructure, ensuring greater affordability, security of supply, and a decarbonised electricity system.

As the consumer’s representative, Ofgem ensures that investments are made in the best interests of consumers. As a leader, you will head a growing team and design the regulatory frameworks necessary to implement these changes. You will collaborate with government, the energy sector, and other stakeholders to overcome barriers and accelerate the transition to clean power.

You’ll hold SRO responsibility for assessing and approving network companies’ large onshore investments, scrutinising Transmission Operators’ delivery plans, and supporting delivery mitigations where necessary. This includes managing applications through the Large Onshore Transmission Investment (LOTI) and Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) reopeners. You will be responsible for managing these frameworks, reporting on delivery and cost outcomes to the Ofgem Board, DESNZ, and mission control.

You’ll lead the evaluation of investment strategies for new electricity transmission routes derived from the ESO’s transitional Central Strategic Network Plan (tCSNP), coordinate Ofgem’s actions under the DESNZ Transmission Acceleration Action Plan, and act as a key point of contact for DESNZ. Additionally, you’ll lead Ofgem’s efforts in supply chain development, community benefit schemes, and community engagement.

You will also be at the forefront of designing strategies for new competition models for both onshore electricity networks and coordinated offshore transmission assets.

Person Specification
Essential Criteria

• Experience in major capital project delivery, regulatory price reviews, or related network regulation activities (Lead).
• Proven ability to make quick, effective decisions with significant financial and reputational consequences.
• Leadership experience in building diverse, multi-disciplinary teams and successfully driving policy and process changes.
• Strong engagement and influencing skills at all levels, including senior managers, internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication skills, able to present technical information clearly and concisely.
• Exceptional analytical abilities with experience in critically validating complex data, drawing effective conclusions, and making sound recommendations.

Benefits
Ofgem offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 30 days of annual leave after two years.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• The chance to join the generous Civil Service pension, which includes a range of valuable benefits.
• Hybrid working, flexible working hours, and family-friendly policies.
• A vibrant work environment with bright offices centrally located and an engaged team.

This role offers the perfect blend of professional challenge and personal reward, contributing to Ofgem’s ambitious targets of achieving a Net Zero energy system by 2050.

Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday, 11th March 2025.

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