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Posted 21 July, 2026

Opportunity and Efficiencies Lead

LHH Recruitment Solutions
Brighton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Opportunity & Efficiencies Lead\n

Location: Falmer (Hybrid - typically 2-3 days onsite, flexible)Salary: Up to £73,000 + potential sign-on bonusType: Permanent, full-time

About the role\n

We're looking for an Opportunity & Efficiencies Lead to join a major capital delivery function, supporting the delivery of large-scale infrastructure programmes across a multi-billion investment portfolio.

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This is a high-impact, newly created role, where you'll work closely with senior stakeholders to identify, challenge, and implement efficiency opportunities across ongoing projects and programmes.

What you'll be doing\n
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  • Partnering with senior leaders (Programme Managers, Directors) to review delivery plans and project performance
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  • Identifying and driving cost savings and efficiency opportunities across capital programmes
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  • Challenging project assumptions, timelines, and delivery approaches
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  • Embedding process improvements and smarter ways of working
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  • Moving beyond analysis - delivering real, measurable savings and improvements
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  • Supporting the wider business in managing large-scale infrastructure investment
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What we're looking for\n
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  • Experience in infrastructure, utilities, engineering or construction environments
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  • Background in capital projects / major programmes
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  • Strong experience in:\n
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    • Cost optimisation / efficiency
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    • Value engineering or continuous improvement
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    • Project or programme review
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  • Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions
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  • A proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to drive change
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Why this role?\n
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  • Opportunity to shape a brand new function and ways of working
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  • Work on large-scale (£bn) infrastructure programmes with real impact
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  • High visibility role with direct access to senior leadership
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  • Focus on implementation, not just identifying opportunities
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Additional info\n
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  • Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days onsite, flexibility available)
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  • Occasional travel across project sites
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