Cost Engineer

Location

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland

Capabilities

Project Controls

Office Setup

Hybrid

Job ID

#41899

Market

Enterprise Functions

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, every day is an opportunity to shape the future.

As a Cost Engineer, you'll play a critical role in helping deliver complex infrastructure and capital programmes that improve communities, enhance connectivity and create lasting value. You'll provide the insight, analysis and commercial rigour that helps projects progress confidently from planning through delivery.

This is more than a reporting role. You'll work alongside industry-leading project professionals, influencing key decisions, driving performance and helping clients achieve successful outcomes on some of the most exciting programmes in Ireland and beyond.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your career, your technical expertise and make a tangible impact on high-profile projects, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Cost Engineer to join our expanding Programme Management & Advisory team. You'll be responsible for supporting the planning, monitoring and control of project costs throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring accurate reporting, forecasting and performance management.

Working within multidisciplinary teams, you'll help provide the commercial intelligence that supports informed decision-making and successful project delivery.

What You'll Do

Develop, maintain and monitor project cost plans and budgets

Track project performance against cost baselines and forecast future expenditure

Prepare cost reports, dashboards and management information for project teams and clients

Analyse cost performance, trends, risks and opportunities

Support change control and cost impact assessments

Collaborate with project controls, planning, commercial and delivery teams

Ensure cost management processes are followed consistently and accurately

Contribute to project governance, assurance and reporting activities

Support continuous improvement initiatives across programme controls and project delivery functions

Here's what you'll need

You'll be a collaborative and analytical professional who enjoys solving problems, working with data and influencing project outcomes.

You'll bring:

Experience in cost engineering, project controls, cost management or a related discipline

Strong financial, analytical and reporting skills

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Exposure to cost management, reporting or project controls tools

The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively within a team environment

A proactive mindset with a focus on accuracy, continuous improvement and delivering high-quality results

Ideally, You'll Also Have

A degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, Project Management, Cost Management or a related discipline

Professional membership or progress towards chartership with a relevant professional body

Experience working within complex, high-value programmes or projects

Knowledge of industry-standard cost management methodologies and project controls principles

Why Jacobs?

At Jacobs, you'll be empowered to challenge today and reinvent tomorrow.

We offer:

Meaningful work that makes a positive difference

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Career development, mentoring and professional accreditation support

Access to world-class projects and industry-leading experts

A diverse, inclusive and supportive culture where everyone can thrive

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Together, we'll create a more connected, sustainable and resilient future.

Apply today and build a career where your impact matters.

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Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place. No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life at Jacobs .

We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities within Jacobs, including through our Jacobs Employee Networks, Communities of Practice and our Find Your Community initiatives, allowing every employee to find connection, purpose, and belonging. Find out more about our Jacobs Employee Networks here .

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As a disability confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

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