Infrastructure Cost Manager – Major Projects

Ramboll; Swords; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Matched pension contributions

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Flexible work environment

Job summary

Ramboll in Ireland is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to oversee cost planning, control and commercial performance across major infrastructure projects. You will work with project managers, engineers and commercial teams to ensure budgets are met and value for money is delivered.

You will provide robust cost data and analysis, support procurement and tendering, and manage contract requirements across metro, aviation, rail, water and highways schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience managing costs on major infrastructure or construction projects.
• Strong cost planning, estimating and reporting capabilities.
• Familiarity with NEC4 contracts and commercial practices.
• Ability to manage budgets, forecasts and financial reporting in complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing cost control processes, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting.
• Developing and maintaining cost estimates, cost plans and cash flow forecasts.
• Monitoring expenditure against budgets and project performance.
• Supporting procurement, tender input and contract evaluation.
• Administering and managing contracts in line with commercial frameworks.
• Assessing changes, variations and claims via cost management processes.
• Providing cost advice to project teams and stakeholders.
• Contributing to risk management and cost contingency planning.
• Supporting value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives.
• Coordinating cost reporting with governance and audit trails.
• Liaising with contractors to ensure transparency on commercial matters.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Contract management

Stakeholder engagement

NEC4 familiarity

Education

Degree in QS/CM/Engineering

Job description

Ramboll in Ireland is seeking an experienced Cost Manager to oversee cost planning, control and commercial performance across major infrastructure projects. You will work with project managers, engineers and commercial teams to ensure budgets are met and value for money is delivered.

You will provide robust cost data and analysis, support procurement and tendering, and manage contract requirements across metro, aviation, rail, water and highways schemes.