Senior Cost Consultant

Currie & Brown Group Limited; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading asset management and construction consultancy seeks cost consultants to join their Dublin MEP team. Candidates will support project leaders by delivering high-quality advice, engaging in commercial management, and building client relationships. Successful applicants will have a BSc in quantity surveying, MRICS, and relevant sector experience, and will foster innovation across projects.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for international mobility

Qualifications

• BSc in quantity surveying or equivalent required.
• MRICS membership is necessary.
• Experience in various sectors like healthcare and commercial projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate cost advice and reporting to clients.
• Deliver projects and professional assignments.
• Support team leader in cost management of projects.

Skills

Communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Proficiency in CostX

Sustainability skills

Education

BSc in quantity surveying or equivalent

MRICS membership

Tools

CostX

Job description

Currie & Brown is one of the leading international physical asset management and construction consultancies, dedicated to advising clients worldwide with our expertise and experience in multiple sectors and services. We are differentiated by our people, innovation, and reputation with a genuine global office network.

Our people, from the first-day apprentice to senior management, make our business what it is today. Everyone in the Currie & Brown family, no matter how experienced, plays a unique part in our success and has fun along the way.

The role – what is it we would like you to do?

Currie & Brown is currently looking for a cost consultant and a senior cost consultant for our Dublin MEP team, with either MEP or CSA experience. The successful candidate will support project leaders in delivering high-quality service, achieving successful client outcomes, sharing knowledge across projects, fostering innovation, and reinforcing our reputation across MEP and Data Centre projects.

Your core duties will involve:

• Providing accurate cost advice and reporting to clients
• Delivering projects, commissions, and professional assignments
• Setting objectives and priorities proactively as a team player
• Maintaining effective communication for project success; liaising with managers for financial control
• Undertaking commercial management services with limited supervision
• Ensuring timely and accurate work outputs
• Supporting the team leader in cost management of projects
• Representing the company professionally; meeting, negotiating, and building strong client relationships

What skills and attributes are we looking for?

• BSc in quantity surveying or equivalent
• MRICS membership
• Experience in public or private sectors, e.g., healthcare, offices, residential, hospitality, major projects, fit-out, refurbishments
• Proficiency in CostX or similar cost planning software
• Sustainability and data skills, e.g., carbon assessment, Power BI
• Pre- and post-contract experience
• Strong technical writing, client-facing, and communication skills
• Well-organized, diligent, proactive, assertive, disciplined, and commercially savvy
• A team player with a positive attitude, outgoing, polite, patient, diplomatic, personable, respectful, and adaptable

About Us

Why choose Currie & Brown?

We prioritize long-term commitments, are compassionate and inclusive, and invest in our people’s futures. Whether you aim to work internationally, progress in your career, or explore new sectors, we support your growth with advice, support, and opportunities for international mobility, including secondments.

As an industry leader, working with us offers the chance to be involved in prestigious projects for top clients, with a focus on excellence and digital innovation.

We believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds to foster innovation and success.

Being part of Sidara, we collaborate with top industry partners, providing exciting opportunities to innovate and grow.

Our comprehensive benefits packages are tailored to reward employees at all levels, from entry to senior management.