Cost Engineer - Utilities

Company Description

From the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational programmes covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.

With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. Working from 113 offices in 46 countries, we make the difference to projects across the real estate, infrastructure and natural resources sectors worldwide.

At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 130 countries worldwide.

Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cost Engineer to join our Energy and Natural Resources team in Dublin. Owing to the nature of the projects, the role will suit someone with experience of working on infrastructure projects.

• Manage and deliver projects through full project lifecycle from Feasibility / Business Case through to Completion.
• Establish strong working relationship with clients and key stakeholders
• Proactive and ambitious to support the delivery of cost management services on challenging project and programmes.
• Commissions will vary from large scale multi – year infrastructure programmes to shorter periods of advisory support. Role will suit an individual who feels comfortable working as part of a large team or acting independently as the key day to day contact point with the client, with support from the wider cost management team.
• Undertaking reporting / analysis, good problem-solving capability

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Typical activities pre and post contract administration activities for our clients, including;

Cost planning – end to end

Benchmarking of costs

Report writing

Procurement (knowledge of public procurement would be beneficial)

Pre and Post Contract Administration, including with NEC or FIDIC type contracts

Post Contract Cost Control & Reporting

Value Management and Engineering

Final accounts

Qualifications

A minimum of 10 years’ experience on capital infrastructure projects.

Qualified graduate in a relevant discipline in a relevant field (, cost, engineering, business, finance).

Competency in utilising computer software for cost planning and contract administration would be beneficial.

Familiar and have demonstrable experience of both pre- and post-contract roles

Experience in cost management of projects within infrastructure sector desired but not essential.

Ability to operate in a fast paced environment to manage client expectations and deliver high quality service.

Role will suit a highly motivated individual who is an ambitious and is looking for an opportunity to develop personally with a clear path for progression.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Right to work in the Republic of Ireland.

Additional Information

What we offer you :

Full time

Hybrid working

Competitive remuneration and attractive range of benefits

Pension

25 days Annual leave (23 days + 2 company days)

Opportunity to work on impactful and innovative projects

Career development opportunities both in Ireland and globally

Opportunity to work with a diverse group of talented and collaborative colleagues

Additional Information

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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