Associate Director

STRIVE Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

STRIVE Search is seeking a Senior M&E Cost Consultant / Associate Director to join its Dublin team. You will lead commercial delivery on complex M&E projects, manage client relationships and mentor junior staff while driving business growth.

Ideal candidates hold a Quantity Surveying degree, are chartered or progressing toward chartership, and have 2+ years in M&E cost consultancy with PW-CF contract exposure. Dublin-based role with up to 150k salary.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Chartered with SCSI or progressing toward chartership.
• Minimum two years' technical delivery experience in M&E cost consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of Irish public sector procurement and M&E projects.
• Experience administering pre- and post-contract services (PW-CF).
• Proven ability to manage costs, risks and contract negotiations.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial mindset with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Full driving licence.
• Able to complete Garda Vetting and Security Clearance as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of M&E cost management from feasibility through to final account.
• Provide strategic cost advice, reporting and commercial guidance to clients.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities for M&E works, including medium and high-voltage projects.
• Manage pre-contract cost planning, tender documentation, bid analysis and procurement.
• Oversee post-contract commercial management, including cost reporting, valuations and final accounts.
• Lead project teams to ensure work is delivered accurately, efficiently and to high standards.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for repeat business.
• Mentor junior cost consultants and promote knowledge sharing across the team.
• Work with senior management to drive performance, financial control and growth.
• Represent the business professionally in meetings and negotiations.

Skills

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Cost management

Bills of Quantities

Tender analysis

Pre/post-contract

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered with SCSI

Tools

CostX

Job description

• Up to 150K basic salary

A leading international consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior M&E Cost Consultant / Associate Director to join its expanding Dublin team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced professional to take a leading role in delivering complex public and private sector projects while supporting the growth and development of the business.

Working closely with senior leadership, you will manage client relationships, oversee project delivery, mentor junior team members and provide expert commercial advice across a diverse portfolio of M&E projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of M&E cost management commissions from feasibility through to final account.
• Provide strategic cost advice, reporting and commercial guidance to clients.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities for M&E works, including medium and high-voltage infrastructure projects.
• Manage pre-contract cost planning, tender documentation, bid analysis and procurement activities.
• Oversee post-contract commercial management, including cost reporting, valuations, variations and final accounts.
• Lead project teams to ensure work is delivered accurately, efficiently and to the highest professional standards.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for repeat business.
• Mentor and support junior cost consultants, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team.
• Work closely with senior management to drive project performance, financial control and business growth.
• Represent the business professionally in meetings, negotiations and client presentations.

About You

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline.
• Chartered with the SCSI or actively progressing towards chartership.
• A minimum of two years' technical delivery experience within an M&E Cost Consultancy environment.
• Strong knowledge of Irish public sector procurement and M&E projects.
• Experience administering both pre- and post-contract services, including PW-CF forms of contract.
• Proven ability to manage project costs, commercial risks and contract negotiations.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially focused with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience with CostX is desirable but not essential.
• Full driving licence.
• Ability to successfully complete Garda Vetting and Security Clearance procedures where required.