Head of Capital Efficiency and Delivery
Essential candidate criteria
1 Capital expenditure and infrastructure expertise
A track record of working on large infrastructure projects, including responsibility for technical analysis and delivering work through others. Relevant experience would include reviewing the technical design and procurement of large projects; designing regulatory frameworks; assessing costs and efficiency; or designing appropriate incentives and mechanisms for sharing risk.
2 Senior analysis and policy development
Experience at a senior level of planning and carrying out analysis and policy development, in a government department, regulator, regulated company or another relevant setting. Demonstrate the ability to design and oversee complex analysis, assess evidence and assumptions, and use the analysis to make recommendations on the design of the regulatory framework to further the interests of consumers.
3 Developing effective work programmes
The ability to develop effective work programmes for the CAA’s economic regulation. This includes defining the work required, setting priorities and timescales, and coordinating analysis and oversight to support timely, robust decisions.
4 Communication, stakeholder engagement and informed decision-making
The ability to explain complex analysis clearly to a wide range of audiences, including non-economists. You should be able to scrutinise work by consultants, influence stakeholders and respond constructively to different perspectives and communicate evidence-based recommendations.
5 Clear drafting and editing for publication
You should have Proven drafting and editing ability, with a track record of producing clear, concise written material for publication. The ability to structure and present complex technical issues in a clear and accessible way, with appropriate attention to detail.
6 Multidisciplinary teamwork and delivery through others
Experience of working in multidisciplinary teams and delivering work through team members. Evidence of coordinating contributions from different disciplines, setting clear expectations and supporting colleagues to develop their skills and deliver high-quality work.