Graduate Cost Consultant - Infrastructure & Sustainability

Arup; Cork; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Share

Flexible working

Private medical insurance allowances

Life assurance and income protection

Job summary

Arup is seeking a Graduate Cost Consultant as part of its Early Careers Programme in Ireland. You will work with multidisciplinary teams across transport, energy, data centres and built environment sectors to develop cost planning, risk management and financial analysis throughout the project lifecycle.

You’ll gain experience in pricing, procurement support, and cost control while collaborating with clients and designers to deliver sustainable, value-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant built environment discipline or progress toward a master’s degree.
• Strong analytical and numerical capabilities are essential.
• Demonstrated interest in infrastructure and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates, cost plans and financial analyses from feasibility to delivery.
• Assist with pricing documents, bills of quantities and take-offs.
• support procurement and tendering, including evaluating submissions.
• Review project data, drawings and information for cost and commercial advice.
• Monitor budgets, costs and forecasts to aid project control.
• Collaborate with clients, designers and stakeholders to develop value-driven solutions.
• Keep abreast of market trends and industry developments for evidence-based recommendations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interest in infrastructure

Problem-solving

Curiosity

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree (Level 8+)

Master's degree in progress

Field: Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering (Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Electrical)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Digital tools

Job description

Arup is seeking a Graduate Cost Consultant as part of its Early Careers Programme in Ireland. You will work with multidisciplinary teams across transport, energy, data centres and built environment sectors to develop cost planning, risk management and financial analysis throughout the project lifecycle.

You’ll gain experience in pricing, procurement support, and cost control while collaborating with clients and designers to deliver sustainable, value-driven solutions.