Associate Director Utilities Economics

About Our Client

Global Consultancy

Job Description

I am currently recruiting for an Associate Director Utilities Economics with a global consultancy (can be based anywhere in the UK). The role:

• You will be working on a range of projects in the water and energy network sectors. Your work will focus on robust economic analysis - particularly related to cost and performance.
• Our clients seek expert advice relating to cost and performance benchmarking. There is no 'typical project'. You will need to apply a structured strategic approach to problem solving, drawing on established economic principles, while having the capacity to think creatively.
• Our approach to benchmarking can involve econometric models comparing costs across companies. We also support clients through cost benefit analysis and other benchmarking approaches, such as unit cost models.
• The projects that you will advise on will be high profile and varied. For example, in recent years we have advised nearly every water and energy network company on their price control reviews, been the lead advisor on several CMA appeals, and advised on major transactions within the sectors. We have the skills and capabilities to be involved in every major development within the sector.
• The work will include a combination of report drafting, data collection/verification, economic analysis, econometric analysis, and engaging with clients.
• You will also take a key role in developing the skills of more junior staff.

The Successful Applicant

The person:

• Will have some experience in the utilities sector, in the industry, at a regulator, or as a consultant. You will have familiarity with the available data sources for the utility sectors and be comfortable finding, verifying and analysing data.
• Will have some knowledge either of the regulatory frameworks for utility companies, micro-economics, or finance, or at least a strong understanding of micro economic principles.
• Ideally you will be experienced in one or more of the quantitative economic analyses we employ for clients. This may be through knowledge and experience of statistics and econometrics, cost benefit analysis or other benchmarking approaches, such as unit cost models. Experience of these techniques applied in the utilities sectors is beneficial, but not essential.
• Will bring excellent report writing, Excel and PowerPoint skills-strong writing and quantitative skills are a must.

What's on Offer

UK wide role and hybrid working

£90,000 - £110,000 PA DOE plus excellent benefits, car allowance and bonus.