Location: London (Hybrid) Salary: £74,535 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time This is a high-profile and stretching role that involves the development of the economic regulation structure for the Project. This includes leading on key policy decisions related to that structure, the development of detailed regulatory mechanisms, and developing/ implementing the required legislation. This is a unique project with a direct link to the Prime Minister’s missions agenda, creating the regulatory landscape that enables the investment of private finance to support delivery critical national infrastructure. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Lead development of the economic regulation and legislation relating to Lower Thames Crossing ensuring alignment with the wider LTC programme and DfT policy. * In these areas, you will be working closely with the National Highways team and specialist advisers to progress the current proposals towards a finalised structure. * Coordinate and manage the relationship with the proposed regulator, balancing collaboration and constructive challenge to support development of the regulatory structure. Benefits Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits: * Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here * 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave). * 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday. * Access to the staff discount portal. * Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc. * Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues. * 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff. * Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Find out more about the benefits of working at DfT and its agencies. About you To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: * Experience of having worked with and / or developed economic regulatory structures. * Experience and/or familiarity with key legislative frameworks underpinning economic regulation. * Understanding of regulated utility financing structures