Electrical Cost Lead – High Voltage & Infrastructure
London | £90,000 – £110,000 | Office-based, 5 days per week
About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading global consultancy delivering major infrastructure programmes, is seeking an experienced
Electrical Cost Lead
to spearhead cost and commercial management across a broad portfolio of high-voltage electrical projects. Based in their London office, you will manage a dedicated team of three, ensuring excellence in delivery and supporting some of the UK's most complex and high-profile energy and infrastructure programmes.
This role provides the opportunity to take ownership of the cost leadership function within high-voltage transmission lines, substations, distribution networks, and other critical infrastructure assets, working closely with both clients and internal stakeholders to ensure cost certainty and commercial success.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the cost planning, estimating, and management of high-voltage electrical and infrastructure projects from concept to delivery.
* Manage and develop a team of three cost professionals, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and performance oversight.
* Deliver robust cost analysis, benchmarking, forecasting, and risk management on major programmes.
* Collaborate with project directors, engineers, planners, and commercial leads to ensure alignment across all project phases.
* Drive cost efficiency initiatives, challenging assumptions and delivering value-for-money solutions.
* Prepare and present high-quality cost reports and business cases to senior stakeholders.
* Act as the subject-matter expert for high-voltage electrical systems, ensuring the consultancy remains at the forefront of the sector.
What We're Looking For
* Extensive experience in cost management for high-voltage electrical systems, substations, transmission lines, and/or distribution networks.
* Strong background in estimating methodologies, cost planning, and commercial management.
* Experience in leading teams, with a track record of coaching and developing junior staff.
* Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex data for senior decision-makers.
* Proficiency in industry-standard cost software and MS Excel modelling.
* Relevant professional qualifications or membership of a body such as RICS, AACE, ICES, or CICES desirable.
What's on Offer
* Salary in the range of £90,000 – £110,000, dependent on experience.
* Leadership role with direct line management responsibility over a team of three.
* Office-based position in London, providing full integration with senior consultancy leadership and major clients.
* Opportunity to shape and deliver high-profile programmes across transmission, distribution, and energy infrastructure.
* Professional development within a global consultancy known for its technical expertise and innovation.
If you are a seasoned cost professional with expertise in high-voltage electrical projects and a proven track record of leadership, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career with a world-class consultancy.