Associate Director - Energy, Water & Utilities - Economic Cost Assessment

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent consulting firm is searching for two Associate Directors focused on economic cost assessment in the energy and utilities sector. This flexible role requires strong analytical skills and experience in utility regulation, allowing you to engage with high-profile projects and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in utilities, regulation, or consulting is preferred.
• Familiarity with UK utility data sources.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic and econometric analysis for various utilities projects.
• Engage with clients and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare reports and verify economic data.

Skills

Economic analysis

Quantitative skills

Regulatory knowledge

Report writing

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Economics, Finance, or related field

Job description

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Associate Director - Energy, Water & Utilities - Economic Cost Assessment, Slough

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Cambridge Credentials

Location:

Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Our large and well-known consulting client is recruiting for two Associate Directors with experience in economic, micro-economic, cost, and regulatory frameworks within UK regulated utilities such as water, gas, electricity, and hydrogen.

Location for this role is flexible across the UK.

The team provides strategic and technical advice on corporate finance, regulatory policy, business and financial planning, and other issues affecting value. They are recognized as innovative advisors shaping the sector's future.

The Role

You will work on projects related to water and energy networks, focusing on economic analysis of cost and performance.

Clients seek advice on benchmarking costs and performance. Projects vary widely, requiring a structured approach based on economic principles and creative problem-solving.

Methods include econometric models, cost-benefit analysis, and unit cost models.

Projects are high-profile, including advising on price control reviews, CMA appeals, and sector transactions.

Your responsibilities include report writing, data collection and verification, economic and econometric analysis, client engagement, and mentoring junior staff.

The Person

We seek a passionate learner with some experience in utilities, regulation, or consulting, familiar with utility data sources and analysis.

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, microeconomics, or finance is required, along with strong report writing and quantitative skills.