Senior Cost Intelligence Analyst

Up to £52,000 (Depending on Skills & Experience)PermanentFull Time / 37 Hours (Flexible working opportunities available)PeterboroughDouble Matched Pension Scheme (up to 21% combined)Private HealthcareMake every drop of your potential count!We are looking for a Senior Cost Intelligence Analyst to join Anglian Water's Cost Intelligence and Commercial Assurance function, helping turn complex cost, market and supplier data into clear intelligence that supports investment planning, benchmarking and regulatory evidence.This role sits at the heart of our cost intelligence capability, maintaining visibility of market movements, supplier trends and industry benchmarks to support value for money, efficiency and robust business planning. You will help ensure that capital and operational cost data is captured, assured and translated into insights that influence strategic decisions across the organisation.What you'll be doing:Develop and maintain benchmarking datasets comparing unit costs, productivity and delivery efficiencyMonitor and report on market trends, including materials, labour, energy and commodity price movementsAnalyse supplier cost movements across frameworks and contract types to identify trends, risks and variancesSupport regulatory submissions with robust, evidence-based cost and benchmarking insightStrengthen the link between cost estimation, cost capture, supplier pricing and commercial agreementsQuality-assure cost data submitted by service providers, resolving anomalies with finance, delivery and supplier teamsPrepare audit packs and support assurance activity to demonstrate consistency between systemsDevelop cost intelligence reporting that identifies opportunities for efficiency and continuous improvementCalibrate and validate models using outturn performance and real world data.Support and develop Cost Intelligence Analysts where workload or capability support is requiredWhat we're looking forDegree level qualification or equivalent experience in a technical, quantitative or commercial disciplineProven experience working with cost models, estimating, benchmarking or commercial dataStrong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and confidence handling complex datasetsUnderstanding of infrastructure assets from strategic, tactical and operational perspectivesKnowledge of cost collection structures, system coding and data governanceExperience working in a regulated environment and supporting price review or regulatory evidenceExcellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge constructivelyConfident using Microsoft Office and able to quickly adopt new systems and reporting toolsDesirable: Chartered or working towards chartership with an appropriate professional body such as RICS. Experience in utilities, water or wastewater, supply chain cost analysis or 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 environment. In this role, you will become a trusted source of insight across commercial, finance, regulation and delivery teams, helping shape how we benchmark performance, understand market pressures and improve future investment planning.Benefits26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with length of service)Flexible working optionsPrivate health careCompetitive pension scheme - Anglian Water double-matches contributions up to 7%Life assurance at eight times your salaryAnnual bonusPotential funded car allowance depending on evidenced business mileagePersonal medical assessmentsVirtual GP serviceCancer screeningFinancial wellbeing support and salary finance benefitsLifestyle savings including discounts on retail, travel and utilitiesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeVolunteer daysInclusion at Anglian WaterWe 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: 9th August 2026!