Strategic Rail Cost Manager - NEC Expertise

Turner & Townsend; Ireland; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% Pension

23 days Annual leave (+ 2 company days)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager in Ireland to oversee cost management processes for a complex rail construction programme.

The successful candidate will ensure effective governance of project costs, support procurement activities, and provide reliable cost information for decision-making. The role includes managing budgets, developing cost control processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Benefits include competitive remuneration, pension, and 23 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in cost management, quantity surveying, or commercial management.
• Experience on major infrastructure or rail projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC contract environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost control processes for budgeting and forecasting.
• Provide cost input to procurement and tender processes.
• Support risk assessment and mitigation strategies.

Skills

Cost planning

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Analysis

Communication

Commercial risk understanding

Education

Professional qualification in quantity surveying or commercial management

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Senior Cost Manager in Ireland to oversee cost management processes for a complex rail construction programme.

The successful candidate will ensure effective governance of project costs, support procurement activities, and provide reliable cost information for decision-making. The role includes managing budgets, developing cost control processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to achieve project objectives.

Benefits include competitive remuneration, pension, and 23 days of annual leave.