Director - Power & Utilities - Cost and Performance Benchmarking

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is searching for a Director in Power & Utilities to drive growth and enhance service offerings in the infrastructure sector. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of the UK utilities and energy sectors, combined with leadership experience in professional services. Responsibilities include leading project advice, engaging with senior stakeholders, and spearheading business development initiatives. This challenging role offers the chance to influence major projects while working within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge in the UK water and energy sectors.
• Experience in cost and performance assessment and business transformation.
• Proven track record in professional services and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead advice on major projects and engage with senior stakeholders.
• Oversee business development and recruit talent.
• Ensure quality and strategic planning within Power & Utilities.

Skills

Knowledge of UK utilities

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Cost assessment

Commercial awareness

Education

Advanced economics education

Job description

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Director - Power & Utilities - Cost and Performance Benchmarking, London

Client: KPMG-United Kingdom

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

13

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

Job Description:

Job description

The Infrastructure team consists of around 400 professionals and is recognized as a leading independent adviser in business, financial, and regulatory sectors within infrastructure.

We provide advice on strategic, financial, regulatory, and commercial issues affecting investments in infrastructure worldwide, including market and policy design, economic analysis, deal structuring, and strategic advice.

Power & Utilities (P&U) is a major part of the Infrastructure team, working with large clients in the energy and water sectors in the UK and Europe, offering expertise in corporate finance, regulation, business planning, and benchmarking.

We seek high-quality candidates to support our growth and develop new service lines, building on existing work.

The Role

The candidate should have extensive knowledge of the UK water and energy sectors, experience in cost and performance assessment, cost modelling, business transformation, and transactions, along with a proven track record in professional services, leadership, and client engagement.

This role involves collaboration within P&U and across KPMG, maintaining strong relationships, and leading advice on major projects, operating at senior levels, and growing the business.

Services include analyzing company performance, benchmarking costs, business case development, supporting transformations, and conducting due diligence.

Responsibilities

Leading advice on projects, engaging with senior stakeholders, business development, recruiting talent, ensuring quality, and strategic planning within P&U.

Business development includes building relationships with companies and regulators, promoting services, and developing thought leadership.

The Person

Seeking a dynamic individual with experience in cost assessment, client management, and delivery of high-quality outputs, with a collaborative approach.

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

Deep knowledge of UK utilities and energy sectors, experience in performance and cost assessments, understanding of market drivers, leadership in professional services, excellent communication, and client management skills, preferably with advanced economics education and strong commercial awareness.