Associate Director - Cost Consultancy - Management

Lumen Search; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumen Search is recruiting an Associate Director – Cost Management to join its Dublin team. This senior role combines project delivery, client management, team leadership and business growth within a growing Cost Management group.

The successful candidate will oversee key client accounts and major projects, mentoring 3–4 Cost Managers/Quantity Surveyors, while driving expansion and leadership responsibilities as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management.
• Currently operating at Associate, Associate Director, Senior Cost Manager or similar level.
• Strong consultancy / client-side experience preferred.
• Proven pre- and post-contract project experience.
• Strong client-facing and relationship-management skills.
• Experience mentoring or developing other Cost Managers / Quantity Surveyors.
• Commercially minded with an interest in helping grow a team and business.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS / SCSI advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost planning, estimating, procurement and tendering.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Provide strategic commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee valuations, variations, change management and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and provide practical solutions to clients.
• Manage a team of approximately 3–4 Cost Managers / Quantity Surveyors.
• Mentor and develop team members at different stages of their careers.
• Manage workload, project allocation and team performance.
• Support recruitment and development of new team members.
• Contribute to bids, proposals and new business opportunities.

Skills

Cost Management

Team Leadership

Client Management

Business Growth

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 Days Office / 2 Days Remote

Sector: Construction Consultancy / Cost Management

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Role Overview

A leading Irish construction consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Director – Cost Management to join its growing Dublin team.

This is a senior position combining project delivery, client management, team leadership and business growth. The successful candidate will take responsibility for key client accounts and major projects while potentially managing and developing a team of approximately 3–4 Cost Management professionals.

The appointment comes at an exciting stage in the development of the business, with further office expansion planned and significant opportunities for the successful person to take on greater responsibility as the Cost Management team continues to grow.

For someone ambitious, there is a genuine opportunity to establish themselves as an important part of the senior leadership structure and continue progressing towards Director level.

Key Responsibilities

Cost & Commercial Management

• Oversee cost planning, estimating, procurement and tendering.
• Manage budgets, forecasting and financial reporting.
• Provide strategic commercial advice throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee valuations, variations, change management and final accounts.
• Identify commercial risks and provide practical solutions to clients.
• Manage a team of approximately 3–4 Cost Managers / Quantity Surveyors.
• Mentor and develop team members at different stages of their careers.
• Manage workload, project allocation and team performance.
• Support professional development and chartership.
• Help build the team further as the business expands.

Client Management

• Act as a senior point of contact for key clients.
• Develop and maintain strong long-term relationships.
• Lead client meetings, presentations and commercial discussions.
• Ensure consistently high standards of service and project delivery.
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships.

Business & Office Growth

• Work closely with the Directors on the continued growth of the Cost Management division.
• Play an active role in the planned expansion of the office and wider team.
• Support recruitment and development of new team members.
• Contribute to bids, proposals and new business opportunities.
• Help shape systems, structures and processes as the team grows.
• Take on increased leadership responsibility as the business expands.

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience within Quantity Surveying / Cost Management.
• Currently operating at Associate, Associate Director, Senior Cost Manager or similar level.
• Strong consultancy / client-side experience preferred.
• Proven pre- and post-contract project experience.
• Strong client-facing and relationship-management skills.
• Experience managing, mentoring or developing other Cost Managers / Quantity Surveyors.
• Commercially minded with an interest in helping grow a team and business.
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• MRICS / SCSI advantageous.

This is particularly attractive for someone who wants more than simply managing their own portfolio of projects. With upcoming office expansion and continued growth of the Cost Management team, there is scope to:

• Manage and develop your own team.
• Take ownership of important client relationships.
• Become involved in recruitment and future team growth.
• Have greater input into how the Cost Management division develops.
• Work closely with the existing Directors and senior leadership.
• Progress towards Director level as the business continues to expand.

The company has a strong emphasis on internal development and career progression, making this a good opportunity for an ambitious Associate-level professional who wants their responsibilities to grow alongside the business.