We have partnered with Michael Page to recruit for this role. To apply, please visit Principal Economist - JN-024 Michael Page. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future and equipped with the capabilities and ways of working required to support sector-wide rail reform, while contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. EFM provides rigorous economic analysis to underpin the development of policy & support decision-making. We work on complex economic problems that combine commercial, public policy and regulatory considerations. In the Rail Economics team, ORR employs a diverse group of talented economists working alongside industry experts and policy makers. At ORR, your economic analysis can directly influence key decision making and policy development. You will work on complex economic problems that combine commercial, public policy, and regulatory matters. Your work at ORR will see you work closely with senior decision makers and build a valuable skill set, combining technical, commercial, and delivery experience. We are a diverse team of talented economists working alongside industry experts and policy makers. As part of our team, your economic analysis can directly influence decision making and the development of key policies in UK rail regulation. It's an exciting time to join the team as you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design of the emerging regulatory framework for a reformed rail industry following the creation of Great British Railways, which will bring together 'track and train' into one body. You can read more about the government's plans for the rail industry in its consultation document. We work on complex economic problems that combine commercial, public policy, and regulatory matters. You will support our team's work on the charges train operators pay to access the rail network, and the financial incentive payments made by the industry which help to drive better performance on the rail network, as ORR's role in this area transitions to that specified in the government's rail reform consultation. We also work with teams across ORR on the economic impact of potential changes to track, station or depot access for trains, including on the impact that operating new train services could have on existing markets. Your work will help to build a unique skill set which combines commercial expertise with public policy experience. As a senior manager in our team, you are expected to be a role model for other members of the team and to positively demonstrate ORR's values. You are expected to take initiative in your role and maintain a strong sense of accountability for your own work. In joining ORR you will benefit from flexible working patterns that support your personal commitments while developing a challenging career. We are committed to personal development and you will be offered attractive training opportunities to help develop your economic and professional skills. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk). We have partnered with Michael Page to recruit for this role. To apply, please visit Principal Economist - JN-024 Michael Page. To arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Kas Rothwell at or quoting job reference JN-024.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
We have partnered with Michael Page to recruit for this role. To apply, please visit Principal Economist - JN-024 Michael Page. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future and equipped with the capabilities and ways of working required to support sector-wide rail reform, while contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. EFM provides rigorous economic analysis to underpin the development of policy & support decision-making. We work on complex economic problems that combine commercial, public policy and regulatory considerations. In the Rail Economics team, ORR employs a diverse group of talented economists working alongside industry experts and policy makers. At ORR, your economic analysis can directly influence key decision making and policy development. You will work on complex economic problems that combine commercial, public policy, and regulatory matters. Your work at ORR will see you work closely with senior decision makers and build a valuable skill set, combining technical, commercial, and delivery experience. We are a diverse team of talented economists working alongside industry experts and policy makers. As part of our team, your economic analysis can directly influence decision making and the development of key policies in UK rail regulation. It's an exciting time to join the team as you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design of the emerging regulatory framework for a reformed rail industry following the creation of Great British Railways, which will bring together 'track and train' into one body. You can read more about the government's plans for the rail industry in its consultation document. We work on complex economic problems that combine commercial, public policy, and regulatory matters. You will support our team's work on the charges train operators pay to access the rail network, and the financial incentive payments made by the industry which help to drive better performance on the rail network, as ORR's role in this area transitions to that specified in the government's rail reform consultation. We also work with teams across ORR on the economic impact of potential changes to track, station or depot access for trains, including on the impact that operating new train services could have on existing markets. Your work will help to build a unique skill set which combines commercial expertise with public policy experience. As a senior manager in our team, you are expected to be a role model for other members of the team and to positively demonstrate ORR's values. You are expected to take initiative in your role and maintain a strong sense of accountability for your own work. In joining ORR you will benefit from flexible working patterns that support your personal commitments while developing a challenging career. We are committed to personal development and you will be offered attractive training opportunities to help develop your economic and professional skills. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk). We have partnered with Michael Page to recruit for this role. To apply, please visit Principal Economist - JN-024 Michael Page. To arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Kas Rothwell at or quoting job reference JN-024.
We have partnered with Michael Page to recruit for this role. To apply, please visit Principal Economist - JN-024 Michael Page. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future and equipped with the capabilities and ways of working required to support sector-wide rail reform, while contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. EFM provides rigorous economic analysis to underpin the development of policy & support decision-making. We work on complex economic problems that combine commercial, public policy and regulatory considerations. In the Rail Economics team, ORR employs a diverse group of talented economists working alongside industry experts and policy makers. At ORR, your economic analysis can directly influence key decision making and policy development. You will work on complex economic problems that combine commercial, public policy, and regulatory matters. Your work at ORR will see you work closely with senior decision makers and build a valuable skill set, combining technical, commercial, and delivery experience. We are a diverse team of talented economists working alongside industry experts and policy makers. As part of our team, your economic analysis can directly influence decision making and the development of key policies in UK rail regulation. It's an exciting time to join the team as you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design of the emerging regulatory framework for a reformed rail industry following the creation of Great British Railways, which will bring together 'track and train' into one body. You can read more about the government's plans for the rail industry in its consultation document. We work on complex economic problems that combine commercial, public policy, and regulatory matters. You will support our team's work on the charges train operators pay to access the rail network, and the financial incentive payments made by the industry which help to drive better performance on the rail network, as ORR's role in this area transitions to that specified in the government's rail reform consultation. We also work with teams across ORR on the economic impact of potential changes to track, station or depot access for trains, including on the impact that operating new train services could have on existing markets. Your work will help to build a unique skill set which combines commercial expertise with public policy experience. As a senior manager in our team, you are expected to be a role model for other members of the team and to positively demonstrate ORR's values. You are expected to take initiative in your role and maintain a strong sense of accountability for your own work. In joining ORR you will benefit from flexible working patterns that support your personal commitments while developing a challenging career. We are committed to personal development and you will be offered attractive training opportunities to help develop your economic and professional skills. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk). We have partnered with Michael Page to recruit for this role. To apply, please visit Principal Economist - JN-024 Michael Page. To arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Kas Rothwell at or quoting job reference JN-024.
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
We have partnered with Michael Page to recruit for this role. To apply, please visit Principal Economist - JN-024 Michael Page. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future and equipped with the capabilities and ways of working required to support sector-wide rail reform, while contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. EFM provides rigorous economic analysis to underpin the development of policy & support decision-making. We work on complex economic problems that combine commercial, public policy and regulatory considerations. In the Rail Economics team, ORR employs a diverse group of talented economists working alongside industry experts and policy makers. At ORR, your economic analysis can directly influence key decision making and policy development. You will work on complex economic problems that combine commercial, public policy, and regulatory matters. Your work at ORR will see you work closely with senior decision makers and build a valuable skill set, combining technical, commercial, and delivery experience. We are a diverse team of talented economists working alongside industry experts and policy makers. As part of our team, your economic analysis can directly influence decision making and the development of key policies in UK rail regulation. It's an exciting time to join the team as you will have the opportunity to contribute to the design of the emerging regulatory framework for a reformed rail industry following the creation of Great British Railways, which will bring together 'track and train' into one body. You can read more about the government's plans for the rail industry in its consultation document. We work on complex economic problems that combine commercial, public policy, and regulatory matters. You will support our team's work on the charges train operators pay to access the rail network, and the financial incentive payments made by the industry which help to drive better performance on the rail network, as ORR's role in this area transitions to that specified in the government's rail reform consultation. We also work with teams across ORR on the economic impact of potential changes to track, station or depot access for trains, including on the impact that operating new train services could have on existing markets. Your work will help to build a unique skill set which combines commercial expertise with public policy experience. As a senior manager in our team, you are expected to be a role model for other members of the team and to positively demonstrate ORR's values. You are expected to take initiative in your role and maintain a strong sense of accountability for your own work. In joining ORR you will benefit from flexible working patterns that support your personal commitments while developing a challenging career. We are committed to personal development and you will be offered attractive training opportunities to help develop your economic and professional skills. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk). We have partnered with Michael Page to recruit for this role. To apply, please visit Principal Economist - JN-024 Michael Page. To arrange a confidential discussion, please contact Kas Rothwell at or quoting job reference JN-024.
We're looking for a Head of Engineering LTC to join our Planning and Perfromance directorate. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow but the successful candidate will be expected to travel frequently throughout London and the South East of England. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. ORR is responsible for regulating the performance and efficiency of National Highways to maintain, renew, operate and improve the motorways and main 'A' roads in England. We also advise government on the appropriate level of funding and performance requirements for the future. This role includes assessing National Highways' delivery of the outcomes and commitments set out in the Road Investment Strategy, and providing independent, evidence based advice to government on performance, efficiency and value for money. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. We oversee how National Highways manages and upgrades England's motorways and major A-roads, ensuring it delivers better outcomes for road users through its asset management and capital investment projects. The strategic road network (SRN) in England (the motorways and A roads) are critical connectors of growth, commerce and leisure. The SRN is managed, operated and enhanced by National Highways, a government-owned company. ORR's Highways Team ensures that the company efficiently delivers better, smoother and safer roads on behalf of road users, taxpayers and communities. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a new crossing of the Thames east of London and will alleviate pressure on the Dartford Crossing. The circa £10.6 billion project will be privately funded, built and run by a new company called LTC Co. It will also include the transfer of the existing Dartford Crossing to the private organisation. Charges for both will be set through a Regulated Asset Base ('RAB') model. We expect to take on a new and significant regulatory role for the Lower Thames Crossing and are looking to expand our Highways Team to accommodate this new role. The Head of Engineering, Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be responsible for ORR's role in monitoring the construction of the new Lower Thames Crossing, as well as the operation, maintenance and renewal of the road upon completion. The role will also provide support to monitoring the operation, maintenance and renewal of the existing Dartford Crossings and interface with the wider road network. The role will play a critical part in influencing the design of the economic and performance regime and in holding the private sector organisation to account for delivering its obligations and commitments as set out in legislation. The position is within ORR's Highways Team but will be required to work across the organisation within a matrix management structure with our Economics, Finance and Market's Directorate. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk).
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Head of Engineering LTC to join our Planning and Perfromance directorate. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow but the successful candidate will be expected to travel frequently throughout London and the South East of England. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. ORR is responsible for regulating the performance and efficiency of National Highways to maintain, renew, operate and improve the motorways and main 'A' roads in England. We also advise government on the appropriate level of funding and performance requirements for the future. This role includes assessing National Highways' delivery of the outcomes and commitments set out in the Road Investment Strategy, and providing independent, evidence based advice to government on performance, efficiency and value for money. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. We oversee how National Highways manages and upgrades England's motorways and major A-roads, ensuring it delivers better outcomes for road users through its asset management and capital investment projects. The strategic road network (SRN) in England (the motorways and A roads) are critical connectors of growth, commerce and leisure. The SRN is managed, operated and enhanced by National Highways, a government-owned company. ORR's Highways Team ensures that the company efficiently delivers better, smoother and safer roads on behalf of road users, taxpayers and communities. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a new crossing of the Thames east of London and will alleviate pressure on the Dartford Crossing. The circa £10.6 billion project will be privately funded, built and run by a new company called LTC Co. It will also include the transfer of the existing Dartford Crossing to the private organisation. Charges for both will be set through a Regulated Asset Base ('RAB') model. We expect to take on a new and significant regulatory role for the Lower Thames Crossing and are looking to expand our Highways Team to accommodate this new role. The Head of Engineering, Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be responsible for ORR's role in monitoring the construction of the new Lower Thames Crossing, as well as the operation, maintenance and renewal of the road upon completion. The role will also provide support to monitoring the operation, maintenance and renewal of the existing Dartford Crossings and interface with the wider road network. The role will play a critical part in influencing the design of the economic and performance regime and in holding the private sector organisation to account for delivering its obligations and commitments as set out in legislation. The position is within ORR's Highways Team but will be required to work across the organisation within a matrix management structure with our Economics, Finance and Market's Directorate. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk).
We're looking for a Head of Engineering LTC to join our Planning and Perfromance directorate. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow but the successful candidate will be expected to travel frequently throughout London and the South East of England. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. ORR is responsible for regulating the performance and efficiency of National Highways to maintain, renew, operate and improve the motorways and main 'A' roads in England. We also advise government on the appropriate level of funding and performance requirements for the future. This role includes assessing National Highways' delivery of the outcomes and commitments set out in the Road Investment Strategy, and providing independent, evidence based advice to government on performance, efficiency and value for money. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. We oversee how National Highways manages and upgrades England's motorways and major A-roads, ensuring it delivers better outcomes for road users through its asset management and capital investment projects. The strategic road network (SRN) in England (the motorways and A roads) are critical connectors of growth, commerce and leisure. The SRN is managed, operated and enhanced by National Highways, a government-owned company. ORR's Highways Team ensures that the company efficiently delivers better, smoother and safer roads on behalf of road users, taxpayers and communities. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a new crossing of the Thames east of London and will alleviate pressure on the Dartford Crossing. The circa £10.6 billion project will be privately funded, built and run by a new company called LTC Co. It will also include the transfer of the existing Dartford Crossing to the private organisation. Charges for both will be set through a Regulated Asset Base ('RAB') model. We expect to take on a new and significant regulatory role for the Lower Thames Crossing and are looking to expand our Highways Team to accommodate this new role. The Head of Engineering, Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be responsible for ORR's role in monitoring the construction of the new Lower Thames Crossing, as well as the operation, maintenance and renewal of the road upon completion. The role will also provide support to monitoring the operation, maintenance and renewal of the existing Dartford Crossings and interface with the wider road network. The role will play a critical part in influencing the design of the economic and performance regime and in holding the private sector organisation to account for delivering its obligations and commitments as set out in legislation. The position is within ORR's Highways Team but will be required to work across the organisation within a matrix management structure with our Economics, Finance and Market's Directorate. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk).
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Head of Engineering LTC to join our Planning and Perfromance directorate. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow but the successful candidate will be expected to travel frequently throughout London and the South East of England. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. ORR is responsible for regulating the performance and efficiency of National Highways to maintain, renew, operate and improve the motorways and main 'A' roads in England. We also advise government on the appropriate level of funding and performance requirements for the future. This role includes assessing National Highways' delivery of the outcomes and commitments set out in the Road Investment Strategy, and providing independent, evidence based advice to government on performance, efficiency and value for money. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. We oversee how National Highways manages and upgrades England's motorways and major A-roads, ensuring it delivers better outcomes for road users through its asset management and capital investment projects. The strategic road network (SRN) in England (the motorways and A roads) are critical connectors of growth, commerce and leisure. The SRN is managed, operated and enhanced by National Highways, a government-owned company. ORR's Highways Team ensures that the company efficiently delivers better, smoother and safer roads on behalf of road users, taxpayers and communities. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a new crossing of the Thames east of London and will alleviate pressure on the Dartford Crossing. The circa £10.6 billion project will be privately funded, built and run by a new company called LTC Co. It will also include the transfer of the existing Dartford Crossing to the private organisation. Charges for both will be set through a Regulated Asset Base ('RAB') model. We expect to take on a new and significant regulatory role for the Lower Thames Crossing and are looking to expand our Highways Team to accommodate this new role. The Head of Engineering, Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be responsible for ORR's role in monitoring the construction of the new Lower Thames Crossing, as well as the operation, maintenance and renewal of the road upon completion. The role will also provide support to monitoring the operation, maintenance and renewal of the existing Dartford Crossings and interface with the wider road network. The role will play a critical part in influencing the design of the economic and performance regime and in holding the private sector organisation to account for delivering its obligations and commitments as set out in legislation. The position is within ORR's Highways Team but will be required to work across the organisation within a matrix management structure with our Economics, Finance and Market's Directorate. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk).
We're looking for a Head of Engineering LTC to join our Planning and Perfromance directorate. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow but the successful candidate will be expected to travel frequently throughout London and the South East of England. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. ORR is responsible for regulating the performance and efficiency of National Highways to maintain, renew, operate and improve the motorways and main 'A' roads in England. We also advise government on the appropriate level of funding and performance requirements for the future. This role includes assessing National Highways' delivery of the outcomes and commitments set out in the Road Investment Strategy, and providing independent, evidence based advice to government on performance, efficiency and value for money. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. We oversee how National Highways manages and upgrades England's motorways and major A-roads, ensuring it delivers better outcomes for road users through its asset management and capital investment projects. The strategic road network (SRN) in England (the motorways and A roads) are critical connectors of growth, commerce and leisure. The SRN is managed, operated and enhanced by National Highways, a government-owned company. ORR's Highways Team ensures that the company efficiently delivers better, smoother and safer roads on behalf of road users, taxpayers and communities. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a new crossing of the Thames east of London and will alleviate pressure on the Dartford Crossing. The circa £10.6 billion project will be privately funded, built and run by a new company called LTC Co. It will also include the transfer of the existing Dartford Crossing to the private organisation. Charges for both will be set through a Regulated Asset Base ('RAB') model. We expect to take on a new and significant regulatory role for the Lower Thames Crossing and are looking to expand our Highways Team to accommodate this new role. The Head of Engineering, Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be responsible for ORR's role in monitoring the construction of the new Lower Thames Crossing, as well as the operation, maintenance and renewal of the road upon completion. The role will also provide support to monitoring the operation, maintenance and renewal of the existing Dartford Crossings and interface with the wider road network. The role will play a critical part in influencing the design of the economic and performance regime and in holding the private sector organisation to account for delivering its obligations and commitments as set out in legislation. The position is within ORR's Highways Team but will be required to work across the organisation within a matrix management structure with our Economics, Finance and Market's Directorate. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk).
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Head of Engineering LTC to join our Planning and Perfromance directorate. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow but the successful candidate will be expected to travel frequently throughout London and the South East of England. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. ORR is responsible for regulating the performance and efficiency of National Highways to maintain, renew, operate and improve the motorways and main 'A' roads in England. We also advise government on the appropriate level of funding and performance requirements for the future. This role includes assessing National Highways' delivery of the outcomes and commitments set out in the Road Investment Strategy, and providing independent, evidence based advice to government on performance, efficiency and value for money. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. We oversee how National Highways manages and upgrades England's motorways and major A-roads, ensuring it delivers better outcomes for road users through its asset management and capital investment projects. The strategic road network (SRN) in England (the motorways and A roads) are critical connectors of growth, commerce and leisure. The SRN is managed, operated and enhanced by National Highways, a government-owned company. ORR's Highways Team ensures that the company efficiently delivers better, smoother and safer roads on behalf of road users, taxpayers and communities. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a new crossing of the Thames east of London and will alleviate pressure on the Dartford Crossing. The circa £10.6 billion project will be privately funded, built and run by a new company called LTC Co. It will also include the transfer of the existing Dartford Crossing to the private organisation. Charges for both will be set through a Regulated Asset Base ('RAB') model. We expect to take on a new and significant regulatory role for the Lower Thames Crossing and are looking to expand our Highways Team to accommodate this new role. The Head of Engineering, Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be responsible for ORR's role in monitoring the construction of the new Lower Thames Crossing, as well as the operation, maintenance and renewal of the road upon completion. The role will also provide support to monitoring the operation, maintenance and renewal of the existing Dartford Crossings and interface with the wider road network. The role will play a critical part in influencing the design of the economic and performance regime and in holding the private sector organisation to account for delivering its obligations and commitments as set out in legislation. The position is within ORR's Highways Team but will be required to work across the organisation within a matrix management structure with our Economics, Finance and Market's Directorate. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk).
We're looking for a Head of Engineering LTC to join our Planning and Perfromance directorate. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow but the successful candidate will be expected to travel frequently throughout London and the South East of England. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. ORR is responsible for regulating the performance and efficiency of National Highways to maintain, renew, operate and improve the motorways and main 'A' roads in England. We also advise government on the appropriate level of funding and performance requirements for the future. This role includes assessing National Highways' delivery of the outcomes and commitments set out in the Road Investment Strategy, and providing independent, evidence based advice to government on performance, efficiency and value for money. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. We oversee how National Highways manages and upgrades England's motorways and major A-roads, ensuring it delivers better outcomes for road users through its asset management and capital investment projects. The strategic road network (SRN) in England (the motorways and A roads) are critical connectors of growth, commerce and leisure. The SRN is managed, operated and enhanced by National Highways, a government-owned company. ORR's Highways Team ensures that the company efficiently delivers better, smoother and safer roads on behalf of road users, taxpayers and communities. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a new crossing of the Thames east of London and will alleviate pressure on the Dartford Crossing. The circa £10.6 billion project will be privately funded, built and run by a new company called LTC Co. It will also include the transfer of the existing Dartford Crossing to the private organisation. Charges for both will be set through a Regulated Asset Base ('RAB') model. We expect to take on a new and significant regulatory role for the Lower Thames Crossing and are looking to expand our Highways Team to accommodate this new role. The Head of Engineering, Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be responsible for ORR's role in monitoring the construction of the new Lower Thames Crossing, as well as the operation, maintenance and renewal of the road upon completion. The role will also provide support to monitoring the operation, maintenance and renewal of the existing Dartford Crossings and interface with the wider road network. The role will play a critical part in influencing the design of the economic and performance regime and in holding the private sector organisation to account for delivering its obligations and commitments as set out in legislation. The position is within ORR's Highways Team but will be required to work across the organisation within a matrix management structure with our Economics, Finance and Market's Directorate. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk).
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Head of Engineering LTC to join our Planning and Perfromance directorate. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow but the successful candidate will be expected to travel frequently throughout London and the South East of England. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. ORR is responsible for regulating the performance and efficiency of National Highways to maintain, renew, operate and improve the motorways and main 'A' roads in England. We also advise government on the appropriate level of funding and performance requirements for the future. This role includes assessing National Highways' delivery of the outcomes and commitments set out in the Road Investment Strategy, and providing independent, evidence based advice to government on performance, efficiency and value for money. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. We oversee how National Highways manages and upgrades England's motorways and major A-roads, ensuring it delivers better outcomes for road users through its asset management and capital investment projects. The strategic road network (SRN) in England (the motorways and A roads) are critical connectors of growth, commerce and leisure. The SRN is managed, operated and enhanced by National Highways, a government-owned company. ORR's Highways Team ensures that the company efficiently delivers better, smoother and safer roads on behalf of road users, taxpayers and communities. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a new crossing of the Thames east of London and will alleviate pressure on the Dartford Crossing. The circa £10.6 billion project will be privately funded, built and run by a new company called LTC Co. It will also include the transfer of the existing Dartford Crossing to the private organisation. Charges for both will be set through a Regulated Asset Base ('RAB') model. We expect to take on a new and significant regulatory role for the Lower Thames Crossing and are looking to expand our Highways Team to accommodate this new role. The Head of Engineering, Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be responsible for ORR's role in monitoring the construction of the new Lower Thames Crossing, as well as the operation, maintenance and renewal of the road upon completion. The role will also provide support to monitoring the operation, maintenance and renewal of the existing Dartford Crossings and interface with the wider road network. The role will play a critical part in influencing the design of the economic and performance regime and in holding the private sector organisation to account for delivering its obligations and commitments as set out in legislation. The position is within ORR's Highways Team but will be required to work across the organisation within a matrix management structure with our Economics, Finance and Market's Directorate. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk).
We're looking for a Head of Engineering LTC to join our Planning and Perfromance directorate. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow but the successful candidate will be expected to travel frequently throughout London and the South East of England. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. ORR is responsible for regulating the performance and efficiency of National Highways to maintain, renew, operate and improve the motorways and main 'A' roads in England. We also advise government on the appropriate level of funding and performance requirements for the future. This role includes assessing National Highways' delivery of the outcomes and commitments set out in the Road Investment Strategy, and providing independent, evidence based advice to government on performance, efficiency and value for money. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. We oversee how National Highways manages and upgrades England's motorways and major A-roads, ensuring it delivers better outcomes for road users through its asset management and capital investment projects. The strategic road network (SRN) in England (the motorways and A roads) are critical connectors of growth, commerce and leisure. The SRN is managed, operated and enhanced by National Highways, a government-owned company. ORR's Highways Team ensures that the company efficiently delivers better, smoother and safer roads on behalf of road users, taxpayers and communities. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a new crossing of the Thames east of London and will alleviate pressure on the Dartford Crossing. The circa £10.6 billion project will be privately funded, built and run by a new company called LTC Co. It will also include the transfer of the existing Dartford Crossing to the private organisation. Charges for both will be set through a Regulated Asset Base ('RAB') model. We expect to take on a new and significant regulatory role for the Lower Thames Crossing and are looking to expand our Highways Team to accommodate this new role. The Head of Engineering, Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be responsible for ORR's role in monitoring the construction of the new Lower Thames Crossing, as well as the operation, maintenance and renewal of the road upon completion. The role will also provide support to monitoring the operation, maintenance and renewal of the existing Dartford Crossings and interface with the wider road network. The role will play a critical part in influencing the design of the economic and performance regime and in holding the private sector organisation to account for delivering its obligations and commitments as set out in legislation. The position is within ORR's Highways Team but will be required to work across the organisation within a matrix management structure with our Economics, Finance and Market's Directorate. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk).
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Head of Engineering LTC to join our Planning and Perfromance directorate. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow but the successful candidate will be expected to travel frequently throughout London and the South East of England. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. ORR is responsible for regulating the performance and efficiency of National Highways to maintain, renew, operate and improve the motorways and main 'A' roads in England. We also advise government on the appropriate level of funding and performance requirements for the future. This role includes assessing National Highways' delivery of the outcomes and commitments set out in the Road Investment Strategy, and providing independent, evidence based advice to government on performance, efficiency and value for money. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. We oversee how National Highways manages and upgrades England's motorways and major A-roads, ensuring it delivers better outcomes for road users through its asset management and capital investment projects. The strategic road network (SRN) in England (the motorways and A roads) are critical connectors of growth, commerce and leisure. The SRN is managed, operated and enhanced by National Highways, a government-owned company. ORR's Highways Team ensures that the company efficiently delivers better, smoother and safer roads on behalf of road users, taxpayers and communities. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a new crossing of the Thames east of London and will alleviate pressure on the Dartford Crossing. The circa £10.6 billion project will be privately funded, built and run by a new company called LTC Co. It will also include the transfer of the existing Dartford Crossing to the private organisation. Charges for both will be set through a Regulated Asset Base ('RAB') model. We expect to take on a new and significant regulatory role for the Lower Thames Crossing and are looking to expand our Highways Team to accommodate this new role. The Head of Engineering, Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be responsible for ORR's role in monitoring the construction of the new Lower Thames Crossing, as well as the operation, maintenance and renewal of the road upon completion. The role will also provide support to monitoring the operation, maintenance and renewal of the existing Dartford Crossings and interface with the wider road network. The role will play a critical part in influencing the design of the economic and performance regime and in holding the private sector organisation to account for delivering its obligations and commitments as set out in legislation. The position is within ORR's Highways Team but will be required to work across the organisation within a matrix management structure with our Economics, Finance and Market's Directorate. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk).
We're looking for a Head of Engineering LTC to join our Planning and Perfromance directorate. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow but the successful candidate will be expected to travel frequently throughout London and the South East of England. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. ORR is responsible for regulating the performance and efficiency of National Highways to maintain, renew, operate and improve the motorways and main 'A' roads in England. We also advise government on the appropriate level of funding and performance requirements for the future. This role includes assessing National Highways' delivery of the outcomes and commitments set out in the Road Investment Strategy, and providing independent, evidence based advice to government on performance, efficiency and value for money. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. We oversee how National Highways manages and upgrades England's motorways and major A-roads, ensuring it delivers better outcomes for road users through its asset management and capital investment projects. The strategic road network (SRN) in England (the motorways and A roads) are critical connectors of growth, commerce and leisure. The SRN is managed, operated and enhanced by National Highways, a government-owned company. ORR's Highways Team ensures that the company efficiently delivers better, smoother and safer roads on behalf of road users, taxpayers and communities. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a new crossing of the Thames east of London and will alleviate pressure on the Dartford Crossing. The circa £10.6 billion project will be privately funded, built and run by a new company called LTC Co. It will also include the transfer of the existing Dartford Crossing to the private organisation. Charges for both will be set through a Regulated Asset Base ('RAB') model. We expect to take on a new and significant regulatory role for the Lower Thames Crossing and are looking to expand our Highways Team to accommodate this new role. The Head of Engineering, Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be responsible for ORR's role in monitoring the construction of the new Lower Thames Crossing, as well as the operation, maintenance and renewal of the road upon completion. The role will also provide support to monitoring the operation, maintenance and renewal of the existing Dartford Crossings and interface with the wider road network. The role will play a critical part in influencing the design of the economic and performance regime and in holding the private sector organisation to account for delivering its obligations and commitments as set out in legislation. The position is within ORR's Highways Team but will be required to work across the organisation within a matrix management structure with our Economics, Finance and Market's Directorate. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk).
Aug 24, 2026
Full time
We're looking for a Head of Engineering LTC to join our Planning and Perfromance directorate. This role can be based at any of our office locations: London, Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester, York, Glasgow but the successful candidate will be expected to travel frequently throughout London and the South East of England. At ORR we have adopted hybrid working and are currently expected to work from a workplace location for a minimum of two days per week or 40%. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) is the independent economic and safety regulator for Britain's railways and monitor of performance on England's strategic road network. ORR is responsible for regulating the performance and efficiency of National Highways to maintain, renew, operate and improve the motorways and main 'A' roads in England. We also advise government on the appropriate level of funding and performance requirements for the future. This role includes assessing National Highways' delivery of the outcomes and commitments set out in the Road Investment Strategy, and providing independent, evidence based advice to government on performance, efficiency and value for money. This is an exciting time to join ORR, we are delivering a significant transformation programme to create a consistently agile and enabling organisation, with the right capability and a strong, inclusive culture that reflects our talented people. This will ensure we continue to operate as an independent, expert regulator, fit for the future contributing to the government's broader agenda on regulatory reform and economic growth. Further detail on our future role is set out here. We oversee how National Highways manages and upgrades England's motorways and major A-roads, ensuring it delivers better outcomes for road users through its asset management and capital investment projects. The strategic road network (SRN) in England (the motorways and A roads) are critical connectors of growth, commerce and leisure. The SRN is managed, operated and enhanced by National Highways, a government-owned company. ORR's Highways Team ensures that the company efficiently delivers better, smoother and safer roads on behalf of road users, taxpayers and communities. The Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) is a new crossing of the Thames east of London and will alleviate pressure on the Dartford Crossing. The circa £10.6 billion project will be privately funded, built and run by a new company called LTC Co. It will also include the transfer of the existing Dartford Crossing to the private organisation. Charges for both will be set through a Regulated Asset Base ('RAB') model. We expect to take on a new and significant regulatory role for the Lower Thames Crossing and are looking to expand our Highways Team to accommodate this new role. The Head of Engineering, Lower Thames Crossing (LTC) will be responsible for ORR's role in monitoring the construction of the new Lower Thames Crossing, as well as the operation, maintenance and renewal of the road upon completion. The role will also provide support to monitoring the operation, maintenance and renewal of the existing Dartford Crossings and interface with the wider road network. The role will play a critical part in influencing the design of the economic and performance regime and in holding the private sector organisation to account for delivering its obligations and commitments as set out in legislation. The position is within ORR's Highways Team but will be required to work across the organisation within a matrix management structure with our Economics, Finance and Market's Directorate. Please refer to the attached Job Description and Job Information Pack for further details. Find out what our colleagues have to say about their ORR careers at Our people Office of Rail and Road (orr.gov.uk).
