Senior Manager - Economic Cost Assessment - Energy, Water & Utilities

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Manager for Economic Cost Assessment in London. This role involves conducting economic analysis in the regulated utilities sector, focusing on cost and performance benchmarking. Candidates should have experience in the utilities industry and strong quantitative analysis skills, with a passion for developing their team.

Qualifications

• Experience in the utilities sector, regulation, or consulting preferred.
• Familiarity with utility data sources and data analysis essential.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, microeconomics, or finance desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct robust economic analysis related to cost and performance in water and energy sectors.
• Engage with clients and develop junior staff.
• Write reports and verify data.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Quantitative analysis

Problem-solving

Strong Excel skills

Strong PowerPoint skills

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Senior Manager - Economic Cost Assessment - Energy, Water & Utilities, London (City of London)

Client:

Cambridge Credentials

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

Our large and well-known consulting client is recruiting for two Associate Directors who have a blend of economic, micro-economic, cost, and regulatory framework experience within UK regulated utilities such as water, gas, electricity, hydrogen, and so forth.

Location for this role is flexible across the UK.

The team you will be working in sits within a larger business unit that provides in-depth strategic and technical advice on corporate finance issues, corporate financial management, regulatory finance, regulatory policy, business and financial planning, and other issues affecting value. They are widely recognized by many industry stakeholders as one of the most innovative advisors influencing the sector's future.

The Role

You will work on various projects in the water and energy network sectors, focusing on robust economic analysis related to cost and performance.

Clients seek expert advice on cost and performance benchmarking. Projects vary, requiring a structured strategic approach, drawing on economic principles and creative problem-solving.

Benchmarking may involve econometric models comparing costs across companies, cost-benefit analyses, and other benchmarking methods like unit cost models.

The projects will be high-profile and diverse, including advising on price control reviews, CMA appeals, and major sector transactions.

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

You will also play a key role in developing junior staff skills.

The Person

Looking for a passionate learner and developer.

Experience in the utilities sector, regulation, or consulting is preferred. Familiarity with utility data sources and data analysis is essential.

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, microeconomics, or finance is desirable, along with understanding economic principles.

Experience with quantitative analyses like statistics, econometrics, cost-benefit, or benchmarking is beneficial, especially within utilities.

Strong report writing, Excel, PowerPoint skills, and quantitative abilities are required.