Senior Cost Intelligence Analyst

Whatyoullbe doing:

• Develop andmaintainbenchmarking datasets comparing unit costsproductivityand delivery efficiency

• Monitor and report on market trends including materials labourenergyand commodity price movements

• Analyse supplier cost movements across frameworks and contract types toidentifytrendsrisksand variances

• Support regulatory submissions with robust evidence-based cost and benchmarking insight

• Strengthen the link between cost estimation cost capture supplierpricingand commercial agreements

• Quality-assure cost datasubmittedby service providers resolving anomalies with financedeliveryand supplier teams

• Prepare audit packs and support assurance activity todemonstrateconsistency between systems

• Develop cost intelligence reporting thatidentifiesopportunities for efficiency and continuous improvement

• Calibrate andvalidatemodels using outturn performance andrealworlddata.

• Support and develop Cost Intelligence Analysts where workload or capability support is

Whatwerelooking for

• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience in a technicalquantitativeor commercial discipline

• Proven experience working with cost models estimating benchmarking or commercial data

• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and confidence handling complex datasets

• Understanding of infrastructure assets from strategictacticaland operational perspectives

• Knowledge of cost collection structures systemcodingand data governance

• Experience working in a regulated environment and supporting price review or regulatory evidence

• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge constructively

• Confident using Microsoft Office and able to quickly adopt new systems and reporting tools

Desirable:Chartered or working towards chartership withan appropriate professionalbody such as RICS. Experience in utilities water or wastewater supply chain costanalysisor market trend reporting.

Why join Anglian Water

At Anglian Water cost intelligence plays a vital role in ensuring investment decisions are transparent evidence-based and focused on delivering long-term value for customers and the this role you will become a trusted source of insight across commercial financeregulationand delivery teams helping shape how we benchmark performance understand marketpressuresand improve future investment planning.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)

• Flexible working options

• Private health care

• Competitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches contributions up to 7%

• Life assurance at eight times your salary

• Annual bonus

• Potential funded car allowance depending on evidenced business mileage

• Personal medical assessments

• Virtual GP service

• Cancer screening

• Financial wellbeing support and salary finance benefits

• Lifestyle savings including discounts on retailtraveland utilities

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Volunteer days

Inclusion at Anglian Water

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We are proud signatories of the Social Mobility Pledge Race at Work Charter and Armed Forces Covenant and we are a Disability Confident employer.

Closing Date:9thAugust 2026

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