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Cost Engineer:Rail projects
AECOMDublin, IRL
Apply Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description Start here. Grow here. AtAECOM , we are currently recruiting for aCost Engineer:Rail projects to join our Dublin office. TheCost Engineer:Rail projects is responsible for project budgeting, procurement, and cost control. The role works closely with project teams to develop and implement effective cost management processes, oversee procurement activities, and ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and organisational requirements. The Cost Engineer collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to support integrated planning and successful project delivery while promoting continuous improvement within the cost management function. The role also identifies and assesses cost-related risks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies to minimise financial exposure. This position is critical to ensuring sound financial management, the effective use of project funds, and transparency and accountability throughout all financial and procurement processes. Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and maintain cost control processes to monitor and manage project budgets, expenditure, forecasts, and financial performance.
- Prepare, review, and manage project budgets, ensuring alignment with project objectives, funding requirements, and financial constraints.
- Manage procurement activities throughout the procurement lifecycle, including prequalification, tendering, evaluation, supplier selection, contract award, and contract administration.
- Prepare, review, and evaluate tender documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project and organisational requirements.
- Produce detailed cost reports, including cost forecasts, variance analyses, and cash flow projections, and present findings and recommendations to senior management.
- Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams to support integrated planning, cost management, and successful project delivery.
- Establish and monitor project cost objectives, tracking performance and recommending corrective actions where required.
- Identify, assess, and manage cost-related risks, developing and implementing mitigation strategies to minimise financial exposure.
- Undertake cost analyses and identify opportunities to improve value, optimise costs, and enhance project outcomes.
- Monitor and manage project cost variances, contract expenditure, and cash flow, ensuring financial processes are completed accurately and within required timeframes.
- Ensure all cost management and procurement activities comply with applicable legislation, regulations, organisational policies, and industry best practice.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of cost management processes, systems, and reporting.
- Undertake other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the role, as required.
- 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.