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Economist – Infrastructure Economics
OFGEM
Apply before 11:55 pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Salary: £35,232 - £48,561 (London £38,021- £48,561 / National £35,232- £45,831)
Location: Successful candidates may be based in any of our office locations – Cardiff, Glasgow, or London. We especially welcome applicants from Cardiff and Glasgow.
Shape the Future of Great Britain's Energy System
At Ofgem, we're driving one of the biggest transformations of our generation. As Great Britain's independent energy regulator, we protect consumers today while helping build a cleaner, more secure and more affordable energy system for the future.
The transition to Net Zero is reshaping how energy is produced, transported and consumed. As new technologies emerge and infrastructure investment accelerates, robust economic analysis and evidence-based decision-making have never been more important.
That's where you come in.
We're looking for an Economist to join our Infrastructure Economics team within the Office of Research and Economics (ORE). This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of major regulatory decisions that influence billions of pounds of energy investment, support energy consumers and help shape Great Britain's future energy system.
You'll work alongside experienced economists, analysts and policy professionals on a diverse portfolio of high-profile projects spanning network regulation, major infrastructure developments and energy system reform. Whether you're assessing the impacts of regulatory proposals, developing evidence to inform policy decisions or contributing to economic analysis that shapes the energy sector, your work will have genuine national impact.
This role offers an excellent platform to strengthen your economic and analytical skills, gain exposure to complex regulatory challenges and build expertise within one of the most important sectors in the UK economy.
What You'll Be Doing
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As part of a collaborative and multidisciplinary team, you will:
- Deliver high-quality economic and analytical work that supports policy development, regulatory decisions and strategic problem-solving.
- Gather, interpret and analyse evidence and data to identify insights and inform robust recommendations.
- Support the development of impact assessments, evaluations and other analytical products that help shape Ofgem's regulatory approach.
- Apply economic thinking and analytical frameworks to assess the potential effects of policy and regulatory interventions.
- Contribute to analysis underpinning major infrastructure projects, network price controls and energy system reforms.
- Produce clear and accessible briefings, presentations, consultation materials and analytical reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Work collaboratively with economists, policy colleagues and specialist teams across Ofgem to deliver shared objectives.
- Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including government departments, system operators and regulatory partners.
Why Join Ofgem?
This is a unique opportunity to apply your economic expertise to issues that matter to millions of consumers and businesses across Great Britain.
- You'll gain experience working on nationally significant projects, develop your skills in a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment, and contribute to decisions that support investment, drive innovation and advance the UK's Net Zero ambitions.
- At Ofgem, you'll be part of an inclusive organisation that values curiosity, collaboration and continuous improvement. We are committed to helping our people develop their careers while making a meaningful difference.
Essential Criteria
- A degree in Economics or a related discipline, or equivalent capability gained through relevant professional experience applying economic analysis. (Lead Criteria)
- Experience of delivering analytical or economic work, including gathering, interpreting and presenting evidence to support decision-making across one or more projects. (Lead Criteria)
- Demonstrated ability to apply structured analytical thinking to complex issues and develop evidence-based conclusions and recommendations.
- Ability to communicate analysis, insights and data clearly and effectively to a range of audiences, both verbally and in writing.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, with experience of working effectively with colleagues from diverse professional backgrounds.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, organise workload effectively and deliver high-quality outputs to agreed deadlines.
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Benefits
Alongside your salary of £49,452, OFGEM contributes £14,326 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides [here](opens in a new window).
Ofgem can offer you a comprehensive and competitive benefits package which includes:
- 30 days annual leave after 2 years
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- The opportunity to join the generous Civil Service pension which also includes a valuable range of benefits
- Hybrid working (currently 1 day a week in the office but this is kept under review), flexible working hours and family friendly policies
- Plus lots of other benefits including clean and bright offices based centrally, engaged networks and teams and an opportunity to contribute to our ambitious and important targets of establishing a Net Zero energy system by 2050
This exciting blend of professional challenge and personal reward identifies career opportunities at Ofgem as something to get excited about.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard [checks](opens in new window).
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