Cost Manager

Cushman & Wakefield; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Access to global expertise

Opportunity for professional development

Job summary

A leading property consultancy is looking for a Cost Manager in Dublin. This role involves coordinating various projects, managing costs, and providing commercial advice throughout project lifecycles. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Quantity Surveying or similar and be working towards chartership. The position offers the opportunity to work in a hybrid environment and collaborate with senior leadership to expand the consultancy's services across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or similar.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (MRICS or equivalent).
• Experience within a consultancy environment preferred.
• Experience across commercial or mixed-use developments advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional cost management services across project lifecycles.
• Prepare detailed cost plans and feasibility estimates.
• Administer contracts and manage financial reporting.
• Act as key day-to-day client contact on allocated projects.

Skills

Strong knowledge of Irish construction market

Excellent commercial awareness

Strong report writing skills

Stakeholder management skills

Analytical capability

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered or working towards MRICS

Job description

Job Title

Cost Manager

Job 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

Department: Project & Development Services (PDS)

Location: Dublin (with national remit)

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time / Hybrid

The Opportunity

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

• 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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Experience & Qualifications

• 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.

Why Join Us?

• 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.