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Operating Cost and Value Lead
I am supporting a major national rail infrastructure programme in identifying an Operating Cost and Value Lead. This role sits within the central Infrastructure function and focuses on the long term commercial performance of the railway once in service. It will suit someone experienced in managing operational cost models, shaping governance, and establishing the controls that underpin long term value.
You will continue to develop and deliver the programme’s Operational Cost Baseline Management Plan. This includes putting in place the processes, decision pathways and delegated authority needed to demonstrate clear ownership of all operational cost elements across assets, liabilities and long term obligations. You will also act as the client for the 60 year operational cost estimate, overseeing complex commercial and economic modelling and ensuring assumptions are robust, transparent and actively managed.
The role involves influencing senior leaders, working with economists, commercial analysts and programme stakeholders, and raising the maturity of operational cost management to match that of capital expenditure. You will be central to ensuring the long term operating cost position is well understood, well governed and aligned with the programme’s strategic outcomes.
Ideal background: experience delivering complex policy, commercial or analytical work in a large public sector or regulated environment. Strong understanding of economic or commercial modelling, governance frameworks and financial planning. Comfortable working across virtual teams and directing external consultants.
The role is up and running, and will involve adapting the baseline Operating cost model as external stakeholders feed into the programme. There is lots of opportunity to undertake horizon scanning, modelling how the railway could operate various revenue streams. Mixing long term projections and planning with short term accuracy.
You will work with various estimating teams to produce the operational cost baseline, help fix it in place and control itDo not include the following in your job application, CV, or cover letter:
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