Junior Cost Manager: HV Infrastructure Projects

Mace; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

Flexible working

Job summary

Mace seeks an Assistant Cost Manager to join our High Voltage (HV) team in Dublin. You will support cost planning, reporting and commercial activities across major electricity infrastructure projects from substations to grid reinforcements.

You’ll work with project controls professionals to monitor budgets, forecasts and change events, while developing procurement and contract administration skills in a dynamic infrastructure environment. Hybrid/flexible options available.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management, Engineering, Finance or a related discipline.
• 1-4 years’ experience in cost management, quantity surveying or project controls.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work within a project environment.
• Cost planning and estimating.
• Budget control and forecasting.
• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Procurement and tender support.
• Contract administration.
• Commercial awareness.
• Risk and change management.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of cost plans, estimates and project budgets.
• Support the development and maintenance of cost control systems.
• Monitor project expenditure against approved budgets.
• Assist with monthly cost reporting and financial performance reviews.
• Prepare and update cost forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Support earned value and project performance monitoring where applicable.
• Assist in procurement activities including tender documentation and bid analysis.
• Support contract administration activities under NEC, FIDIC or bespoke contracts.
• Review contractor applications for payment and valuation submissions.
• Assist with the preparation and management of variation orders and compensation events.
• Support dispute avoidance and commercial issue resolution.
• Produce regular commercial and cost performance reports.
• Maintain accurate records of project commitments, expenditures and forecasts.
• Support change control processes and project governance requirements.
• Assist with risk and opportunity assessments from a commercial perspective.
• Contribute to audit and assurance activities.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, planners and procurement teams.
• Build effective relationships with clients, contractors and suppliers.
• Participate in project meetings and commercial reviews.
• Support the preparation of presentations and management reports.

Skills

Cost management

Quantity surveying

Project controls

Excel

Stakeholder engagement

Financial analysis

Procurement support

Contract administration

Risk & change management

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying / related degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Mace seeks an Assistant Cost Manager to join our High Voltage (HV) team in Dublin. You will support cost planning, reporting and commercial activities across major electricity infrastructure projects from substations to grid reinforcements.

You’ll work with project controls professionals to monitor budgets, forecasts and change events, while developing procurement and contract administration skills in a dynamic infrastructure environment. Hybrid/flexible options available.