Business Case Lead

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA) is seeking to appoint a Business Case Lead, to join the Mass Transit team. The MCA has secured substantial funding to develop a regional mass transit network, supporting economic growth and improved connectivity across the region. As Business Case Lead for Mass Transit, you will play a pivotal role in developing a 15-year delivery plan and advancing the first projects within 4-5 years.Key responsibilities include leading the development and assurance of business cases, applying HM Treasury Green Book principles, overseeing monitoring and evaluation strategies. Securing progression through assurance processes and building strong relationships with various stakeholders to attract further investment.Key ResponsibilitiesLeading the development of robust business cases and investment propositions for the Mass Transit Programme, ensuring alignment with HM Treasury, DfT, regional and national priorities.Coordinating specialist inputs across transport, economic, engineering, environmental, commercial and financial disciplines to produce evidence-based, high-quality business case submissions.Managing stakeholder engagement with DfT, HM Treasury, assurance bodies, senior leaders and regional partners, leading workshops, presentations and governance reporting.Overseeing programme monitoring, evaluation and benefits realisation, developing performance measures, managing consultants and providing assurance on outcomes, value for money and programme performance.The interviews are planned to be held on or around 5th November. Please note this may be subject to change. The closing date for this role is 25th October 2026.There’smore role-related formation is in the job description, but if you have any questions for the recruitment team you can contact us on Resourcing@westofengland-ca.gov.uk. #J-18808-Ljbffr