Graduate Cost Managers / Quantity Surveyors – Ireland (2026 starts)
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Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we’re delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
Job Description
We have a number of opportunities across Ireland for Quantity Surveying graduates to work within our cost management teams, to help provide construction cost management services to our clients in Ireland, the UK and around the world.
* Commercial – new build, refurbishment and fit out for major property developers.
* Manufacturing, Industrial and Automotive facilities
* Education establishments including schools, academies, colleges and universities.
* Health and Science – for leading edge health authorities and research organisations
* Residential developments for major developers
* Leisure and Culture projects such as theatres, concert halls and museums
* Infrastructure schemes, including large scale rail, highways, and water projects.
Graduates will have the opportunity to work on local projects, as well as to interact with teams based across Ireland, the UK and potentially further afield. You will be involved in all stages of a project; from initial project definition and brief, cost planning, through to procurement, construction and building use.
Job Responsibilities
The Cost Management role is varied and dependent on the client, sector and project. The role is generally split into pre‑contract and post‑contract duties:
Pre‑Contract
* Cost modelling and cost planning
* Benchmarking
* Value and risk analysis
* Attending design team meetings
* Procurement tasks and managing tender processes
* Compilation of contract documentation
Post‑Contract
* Attendance at site progress meetings
* Completion of valuations
* Financial reporting
* Due diligence reporting
* Review and management of change control procedures
A Quantity Surveying Graduate at AECOM will assist in all of the above tasks and see projects from inception to completion on site.
Perks & Benefits
At AECOM, you’ll enjoy a range of core and personalised benefits designed to support your future and well‑being. Benefits include career development opportunities, a flexible hybrid working model, technical practice networks, AECOM University and volunteering days.
Qualifications
Here’s what we’re looking for:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline, preferably RICS/SCSI accredited.
* Effective decision‑making and strong verbal and written communication.
* Proactive and driven approach to work and promotion of success.
* Ability to work in a team of diverse individuals to meet common objectives.
* Commitment to meeting deadlines set by clients and managers.
* Good organisational skills and willingness to seek help when needed, and to support other team members.
Additional Information
Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please include a covering letter, all predicted and/or obtained academic grades, and a permanent right to work in the UK or Ireland. We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.
About AECOM
AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to programme and construction management. We are a Fortune 500 firm and are committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and environmental, social and governance priorities.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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