Cost Engineer:Rail projects
On-siteDublin, Leinster, Ireland
Job Summary
Develop, implement, and maintain cost control processes to monitor project budgets, expenditure, forecasts, and financial performance. Prepare, review, and manage project budgets while overseeing procurement activities throughout the lifecycle, including tendering, evaluation, and contract administration. Produce detailed cost reports, analyze variances, and present findings to senior management to ensure sound financial management and transparency. Identify and assess cost-related risks, developing mitigation strategies to minimize financial exposure and optimize project outcomes. Ensure all activities comply with applicable legislation, regulations, and industry best practices. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated planning and successful project delivery.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated experience in construction cost management, either within a professional quantity surveying (PQS) consultancy, contractor, developer, or client organisation.
- Proven experience across the full project lifecycle, including planning, design, new build, fit-out, refurbishment, and project delivery.
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction methodologies, procurement strategies, contract administration, and commercial management practices.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, cost planning, cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Sound knowledge of project management principles, including planning, estimating, scheduling, risk management, and resource allocation.
- Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial and project data, identify trends, and provide evidence-based recommendations.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams, clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Proficiency in cost management and project planning software, including Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, and other industry-standard commercial and project management systems.
- Good understanding of construction contracts, technical standards, and industry best practice.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams while contributing to successful project outcomes.
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.
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