We are the people behind Ireland’s electricity grid. Weoperatethe power system with world leading levels of variable asynchronous renewable generation, ensuring that everyone has power when they need it. Butthat’snot all, we are now transforming the power system for future generations.
Andthat’sjust the beginning of our story. We have a critical purpose. That purpose is to transform the power system to enable our society to reduce our carbon emissions and meet our climate change and net zero ambitions.
Be part of the transformation!
The Opportunity
Weare seekinga Senior Cost Engineer to join us and play a key role in the transition to a low carbon energy future. The role will be within the Project Management Office (PMO). The Senior Cost Engineer will play a key role in the PMO Team. Forming part of the Core team, report to the Onshore Business Operations Manager, and work closely across the CIO.
The Senior Cost Engineer mustpossesssignificant and demonstrable experience in undertaking similar role(s) on high-value and complex Programmes, preferably in the Energy and Infrastructure sectors. It is expected that the candidate will be educated to degree level in a project management, cost management, engineering, or construction industry discipline. Strong analytical & IT skills, particularly MS Office Suite, including Power BI is desirable.
The Team
TheInfrastructureoffice leads the development and delivery of the power system, onshore and interconnection investment programmes in collaboration with partners,customersand communities.
The Onshore Project Management Office (PMO)is responsible forundertaking three key roles withinInfrastructure;Regulation and Compliance Reporting and Auditing, Business Operations and Governance, and Business Intelligence. The teamis responsible forsetting the governance policies and standards to be used for onshore business readiness andlarge-scaleonshore transmission infrastructure and regulatory auditing and monitoring ofOpExandCapExdelivery.
The team also develops reports on schedule and financial information and delivery of outcomes and benefits aligned to strategicobjectivesacross the development and readiness of the onshore transmission infrastructure to key stakeholders such as DECC and the CRU.
Key Responsibilities
Facilitate cost management updates at weekly project team meetings.
Input into Regulatory reporting requirements.
Track and log all approved Project budgets and change orders into the Master Project Cost Report.
Working closely with the Project Managers and other members of the cross-functional team to provide detailed cash flow forecasts for projects.
Track andmonitorcontingency draw downs and make recommendations asrequired.
Identify, define, measure and track efficiencies across the suite of portfolios.
Facilitate and drive cost trending meetings and analysis.
Support the Project Managers with reviewing and agreeing change requests.
Accurate andtimelyrecording of financial transactions on the Financial Systems including working with procurement to ensure the correct treatment of contracts,changesand invoices.
Support the ongoing process oftimelycompletion of internal timesheets.
Supporting the Project Managers in the drafting of the financial information for the Capital Approval / Gateway papers.
Qualitative review of financial information prior to governance submissions.
Support with data team with cost information for business intelligence requirements.
Direct liaison with Finance team and will provide forecast outturn costs and accruals information to both Finance and project teams on a regular basis.
Work closely with other teams within CIO (Network Projects Ireland & Dublin, Customer & Connections, Engineering & Asset Management, Transmission Power System Planning and Public Engagement).
Support the CIO teams in the yearly business planning process.
Support in tender review,evaluationand negotiation processes
Ad-hoc cost management deliverables asrequired.
About you
A degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering or Finance or a related field
Minimum of5years Significant and demonstrable experience in leading commercial management on multiprogrammes preferably in the Energy and Infrastructure Sectors.
Qualification - NFQ 8, Relevant Leadership and Management Training.
Professional membership(s) with industry recognized bodiesieSCSI, RICS, APM, ICE is desirable
Excellent communication, presentation,negotiationand organisational skills will be essential for this role with the ability to forge andmaintainstrong working relationships.
Proactive ability to work independently and work with cross-functional teams including consultants and contractors.
Closing date for applications
19th December 2025
We'rededicated to diversity and inclusion atEirgrid. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and the importance of a supportive culture for all our people to achieve their potential. Our diversity and inclusion networks have been designed to create an inclusive culture that enables our people to feel a sense of belonging at work.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.
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