Life Sciences Cost Engineer - Hybrid Project Controls Pro

Jacobs; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working policy

Well-being benefits

Volunteer program

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking a Cost Engineer to support life sciences projects in Ireland, focusing on cost transparency and financial discipline across complex programs. The role involves collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams on pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and research labs.

The successful candidate will work on-site in Limerick two days per week, contributing to cost estimates, reporting, and governance while driving cost efficiency and value engineering.

Qualifications

• Proven cost engineering or project controls experience.
• Experience in Life Sciences, pharma, biotech, or manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of capital project lifecycles and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and manage project cost estimates, budgets, and forecasts across all project phases.
• Track actual costs vs. budget and propose corrective actions.
• Maintain cost control systems with traceable financial data.

Skills

Cost engineering

Project controls

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

EcoSys

Prism

SAP

Excel

Job description

Jacobs is seeking a Cost Engineer to support life sciences projects in Ireland, focusing on cost transparency and financial discipline across complex programs. The role involves collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams on pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities and research labs.

The successful candidate will work on-site in Limerick two days per week, contributing to cost estimates, reporting, and governance while driving cost efficiency and value engineering.