Cost Engineer - Rail Baltica

About the role

RB Rail AS, the contractor for the Rail Baltica project, is looking for a Cost Engineer to join its office in Riga. The role covers all elements of cost engineering for assigned projects within the Rail Baltica Global Project, a new 870 km fast double-track electrified railway from Tallinn through Riga to the Lithuanian-Polish border.

Key responsibilities

• Assemble estimate data to develop project budgets according to project standards, at Value Engineering, Master Design and Detailed Design stages
• Review proposals, invoices and consultant inputs to update project forecasts
• Develop standard unit rates for comparing costs in new contracts and variations
• Check interim payment certificates against progress measurement methodologies
• Maintain Cost and Performance Reports for defined program scopes
• Help identify cost variances and support change control processes
• Support the Cost Manager with ad hoc reporting for presentations to beneficiaries and stakeholders

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction or equivalent
• 3+ years of cost control work in the infrastructure industry
• Fluent English, preferably also a Baltic language
• Able to cope with conflicting demands, prioritise duties and work under pressure

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Basic understanding of project controls
• Power BI and EDMS platforms with cost management modules are an advantage

What we offer

• Salary from 3300 EUR before taxes
• International project experience and innovation-driven work environment
• Professional development opportunities and a benefits and bonus programme

Candidates apply by sending their CV and a motivation letter in English with the subject "COST ENGINEER" by 30 November 2026.