Regulatory & Infrastructure Investment Analyst

About the role

Reed is seeking an experienced Regulatory & Infrastructure Investment Analyst to join the Investment Determinations Team on an 80‑day contract. The role supports the UK’s major electricity transmission investment programme, contributing to the country’s energy transition.

Key responsibilities

• Review and quality‑assure major infrastructure investment and funding submissions.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies and non‑compliance in applications and supporting evidence.
• Conduct initial assessments of business cases and investment proposals.
• Draft questions and information requests for applicant organisations.
• Prepare handover packs and assessment summaries for the team.
• Assess costs, benefits and investment rationale, reviewing commercial assumptions.
• Support benchmarking, comparative analysis and evidence‑based decision materials.
• Capture lessons learned and improve assessment frameworks, templates and guidance.
• Engage with electricity transmission companies, attend workshops and build stakeholder relationships.

Required profile

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience working within governance, assurance or regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proven track record in assurance and assessment activities.
• Desirable experience with RIIO price control or broader energy‑sector knowledge.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Hybrid working model – predominantly remote with one day per week onsite in Canary Wharf.
• Collaborative team of economists, engineers, finance and policy professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to nationally significant energy infrastructure projects.