Cost Manager

Job Title

Cost ManagerJob Description Summary

Responsible for the coordination of projects, including small tenant improvements, assignments, capital improvements and building or site repairs for properties; may provide project management support to Project Managers or Directors for designated projects.Job Description

Cost Manager
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Department: Project \& Development Services (PDS)

Location: Dublin (with national remit)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full\-time / Hybrid

The Opportunity
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Due to continued growth within our Ireland Project \& Development Services business, we are seeking to appoint a Cost Manager to support the expansion of our Cost Consultancy capability across the Irish market.

This is a growth\-driven appointment, offering the opportunity to play a key role in shaping and scaling our cost management service line. You will work closely with senior leadership across Ireland and collaborate with UK and EMEA counterparts to deliver high\-quality commercial advice to leading occupier and investor clients.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of sectors including commercial office, mixed\-use, industrial \& logistics, life sciences, retail and refurbishment/repositioning projects.

Role Purpose
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• Provide professional cost management and commercial advisory services across the full project lifecycle.


• Support the continued growth and diversification of the PDS Ireland service offering.


• Deliver high\-quality cost planning, procurement and post\-contract services to a range of high\-profile clients.


• Contribute to business development and client relationship management.

Pre\-Contract

• Prepare detailed cost plans and feasibility estimates.


• Advise on procurement strategies and route\-to\-market approaches.


• Lead tender documentation preparation and manage tender processes.


• Provide value engineering advice and cost benchmarking analysis.


• Undertake risk assessments and cost modelling.

Post\-Contract

• Administer contracts and manage financial reporting.


• Prepare interim valuations, cost reports and cash flow forecasts.


• Assess and agree variations and final accounts.


• Monitor project budgets and ensure financial control is maintained.

Client \& Commercial

• Act as key day\-to\-day client contact on allocated projects.


• Support fee proposals and contribute to bid submissions.


• Identify cross\-selling opportunities across the wider PDS offering.


• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and consultants.

Team \& Growth

• Collaborate with Project Management and Building Consultancy teams to deliver integrated solutions.


• Support mentoring and development of junior team members.


• Contribute to the strategic growth of Cost Consultancy within Ireland.

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or similar.


• Chartered or working towards chartership (MRICS or equivalent).


• Experience within a consultancy environment preferred.


• Strong knowledge of Irish construction market and procurement routes.


• Experience across commercial or mixed\-use developments advantageous.


• Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.


• Strong report writing and analytical capability.

• Be part of a growing and entrepreneurial PDS Ireland team.


• Opportunity to influence and shape a scaling service line.


• Exposure to high\-profile occupier and investor clients.


• Hybrid working and collaborative culture.


• Access to global expertise and cross\-border project opportunities.

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