Operating Cost and Value Lead

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking an experienced Operating Cost and Value Lead. This role involves shaping the operational cost strategy for a major UK infrastructure programme. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in commercial analysis, governance knowledge, and be a confident communicator. Offering a salary range of £70,000-£99,500, along with excellent benefits and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Excellent pension

33 days holiday

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Experience in project or public sector environments.
• Strong ability to commission economic analysis.
• Proficiency in strategic planning and governance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the Operational Cost Baseline.
• Maintain and improve the Operational Cost Estimate.
• Shape governance processes for operational cost decisions.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders.

Skills

Interpret complex commercial analysis

Governance frameworks knowledge

Identifying gaps in processes

Confident communicator

Collaborative and proactive

Job description

Operating Cost and Value Lead

Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days in office)
Salary: £70,000-£99,500 + excellent pension (Up to 12% employer contribution) + 33 days holiday + excellent benefits
Full-time / Permanent

Are you an experienced Operating Cost & Value Lead looking to play a central role in shaping the operational value strategy of a major UK infrastructure programme?

This position offers the chance to build and implement the organisation's long-term operational cost framework, ensuring major national assets are governed with clarity, rigour and strong public value.

You'll join a high-profile organisation driving one of the country's most transformative transport initiatives, where operational cost management is becoming increasingly critical to long-term success.

Working closely with senior leaders, internal experts and government partners, you'll influence strategic decisions, challenge assumptions and support the development of robust economic models.

You'll thrive in a collaborative directorate known for technical expertise and innovation, while benefiting from excellent professional growth opportunities, flexible working and exposure to large-scale modelling and programme governance.

This role is ideal for someone seeking to deepen their strategic impact within a complex, high-stakes environment while contributing to a project of national significance.

The Role

• Lead the development and delivery of the Operational Cost Baseline and its management plan.
• Maintain and improve the Operational Cost Estimate, commissioning analysis and ensuring assumptions are accurate and governed effectively.
• Shape governance processes for operational cost decisions, engaging regularly with internal stakeholders and government colleagues.
• Provide clear, strategic advice to senior leaders on operational cost risks, assumptions and long-term value.

The Person

• Strong ability to interpret and commission complex commercial or economic analysis in major project or public sector environments.
• Knowledge of operational cost baselines, governance frameworks and strategic planning.
• Skilled at identifying gaps in processes and developing practical solutions.
• Confident communicator able to influence stakeholders and present complex issues clearly.
• Collaborative, proactive, and motivated by contributing to large-scale national programmes.

Apply Now to be considered for this role or for further opportunities.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.