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

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is looking for a Senior Manager specialized in Economic Cost Assessment to lead projects in the energy and utilities sector. The role demands strong analytical capabilities, report writing skills, and experience within regulatory frameworks. Successful candidates will engage with clients and manage junior staff, contributing to the firm’s reputation as an industry leader.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Work on economic analysis of cost and performance.
• Engage with clients and mentor junior staff.
• Conduct econometric analysis and report writing.

Skills

Economic analysis

Report writing

Data collection

Mentoring

Quantitative analysis

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

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

Client: Cambridge Credentials

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 5

Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

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, hydrogen, etc.

Location for this role is flexible across the UK.

The team provides in-depth strategic and technical advice on corporate finance, regulatory finance, policy, business and financial planning, and other value-impacting issues. They are recognized as innovative leaders in the sector.

The Role

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

Clients seek advice on cost and performance benchmarking. Projects vary, requiring structured problem-solving and economic principles application, along with creative thinking.

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

Projects are high-profile and diverse, including advising on price controls, 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

Looking for a passionate learner and developer.

Experience in utilities, regulation, or consulting, with familiarity with data sources and analysis.

Knowledge of regulatory frameworks, microeconomics, or finance is preferred.

Experience with quantitative analyses like econometrics, cost-benefit, or benchmarking is beneficial.

Strong report writing, Excel, and PowerPoint skills are essential.