Cost Manager Cork

Cumming Group UK & Europe; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Cost Manager to join their dynamic team in Cork. This role involves supporting project delivery, preparing budget estimates, and managing contract documentation while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a relevant third-level qualification, MSCSI/MRICS membership, and at least 3 years of experience in the field. You will thrive in a collaborative environment, dealing with various stakeholders and contributing to innovative solutions in construction management. This opportunity offers a chance to shape the built environment with integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications

• 3+ years relevant experience in cost management.
• Full driving licence and Safe Pass required.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day project delivery and client reporting.
• Prepare budget estimates and manage contract documentation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Integrity

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Cost Management

Education

Relevant third-level qualification

MSCSI/MRICS membership

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Cumming Group is a leading, global project and cost management firm specializing in providing innovative solutions to complex construction and development challenges.

With a proven track record across various industries, including healthcare, education, hospitality, and commercial real estate, Cumming Group offers unparalleled expertise in project management, cost estimation, scheduling, and strategic planning.

The firm's commitment to excellence, client-centric approach, and collaborative culture drives the successful delivery of projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and value at every stage.

Joining Cumming Group means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the built environment with integrity and innovation.

Cumming Group Ireland is looking to recruit a Cost Manager in Cork.

The role of a Cost Manager includes the following responsibilities:

1. Provide support for day-to-day delivery on projects/programmes of work and demonstrate the ability to take on tasks under supervision.
2. Support knowledge capture, sharing, and innovation.
3. Support preparation of budget estimates, cost plans, and client reports.
4. Support evaluation of tenders, contractor selection, and contract documentation.
5. Support risk and value management.
6. Support contract administration including preparation of valuations, forecasts, cost reports, and attendance at project meetings.
7. Preparation of bills of quantities, schedules of rates, or other methods of work evaluation.
8. Deliver all work outputs in an accurate and timely manner to a high standard of quality.
9. Support the delivery of work through proactive involvement where appropriate and through performance management of personnel to ensure work is completed in a timely manner to a high-quality standard.
10. Undertake service delivery in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Practice, particularly Health and Safety and Quality Assurance.
11. Provide services in compliance with the client's corporate governance procedures where applicable.
12. Achieve all objectives as required by the annual performance review process.
13. Work to deadlines set by the Project Team Leader.
14. Filing of project correspondence in accordance with requirements.

Qualifications:

• MSCSI/MRICS membership
• Sectoral Experience
• Relevant third-level qualification
• 3+ years relevant experience
• Full driving licence
• Safe Pass

Other Skills:

The ability to –

• Deal with a wide range of stakeholders in a flexible environment.
• Cope with demanding and changing timeframes.
• Demonstrate a high degree of integrity.
• Maintain professionalism at all times and manage interpersonal dynamics effectively with both internal team and external clients.
• Intermediate core technical skills.
• Good oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with both client and staff.
• Basic knowledge of industry standard forms of contract, typically JCT and NEC.
• Limited pre and post contract technical cost management skills.
• Developing knowledge of construction industry technical matters. Up to 2 years’ experience.
• Basic IT skills for the role including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Cumming Group Ireland is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.

We believe that diversity drives innovation and strengthens our organization, and we provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marriage & civil partnership, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels empowered to contribute, thrive, and succeed.

If you require any reasonable accommodations during the application process, please reach out to our team at [e-mail]