Cost Manager - Dublin

Hollis; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance and private medical

Season ticket loan

5% employer pension contribution

25 days' annual leave + birthday off

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discounts and vouchers

Electric vehicle scheme

Longevity awards

Employee-owned, profit-related bonus

Job summary

Hollis in Dublin is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to drive our Cost Management service in Ireland. You will own real estate projects from feasibility to completion, build trusted client relationships and collaborate with Project Management and Development Monitoring teams.

You’ll cover pre- and post-contract cost management services, turning technical data into clear, commercially focused advice and guiding fees, billing, and WIP throughout projects.

Qualifications

• Strong pre- and post-contract Cost Management or Quantity Surveying experience within real estate.
• Good knowledge of Irish contracts, procurement, tender documentation and construction market rates.
• The confidence to manage projects and client relationships independently.
• Strong commercial awareness, communication and organisational skills.
• A degree or MSc in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or a related discipline.
• MRICS or SCSI chartership is preferred, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead Cost Management instructions across a range of real estate projects.
• Prepare cost plans, benchmarking exercises, tender documents and cost reports.
• Manage procurement processes and evaluate tender returns.
• Provide post-contract advice, including valuations, change control and final accounts.
• Identify cost risks and opportunities and advise clients clearly and commercially.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across Project Management, Development Monitoring and the Hollis business.
• Support client development and the continued growth of our Cost Management capability in Dublin.
• Share technical knowledge and help guide more junior colleagues.

Skills

Cost Management

Quantity Surveying

Client relationships

Commercial awareness

Communication

Organisation

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management

MSc in Quantity Surveying/Cost Management

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join Hollis in Dublin and play an important role in the continued growth of our Cost Management service in Ireland.

This is a great opportunity for an established Cost Manager who wants both project responsibility and the chance to help shape a developing service. You'll take ownership of real estate projects from feasibility through to completion, build trusted client relationships and work closely with our Project Management and Development Monitoring teams.

Your work will cover the full range of pre- and post-contract Cost Management services, including cost planning, procurement, tender documentation, valuations, cost reporting, change control and final accounts. You'll turn technical information into clear, commercially focused advice and confidently manage projects, fees, billing and work in progress.

What you'll be doing

• Leading Cost Management instructions across a range of real estate projects.
• Preparing cost plans, benchmarking exercises, tender documents and cost reports.
• Managing procurement processes and evaluating tender returns.
• Providing post-contract advice, including valuations, change control and final accounts.
• Identifying cost risks and opportunities and advising clients clearly and commercially.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Project Management, Development Monitoring and the wider Hollis business.
• Supporting client development and the continued growth of our Cost Management capability in Dublin.
• Sharing technical knowledge and helping to guide more junior colleagues.

What we're looking for

• Strong pre- and post-contract Cost Management or Quantity Surveying experience within real estate.
• Good knowledge of Irish contracts, procurement, tender documentation and construction market rates.
• The confidence to manage projects and client relationships independently.
• Strong commercial awareness, communication and organisational skills.
• A degree or MSc in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management or a related discipline.
• MRICS or SCSI chartership is preferred, but not essential.

The Company

All together different - We're independent, multi-disciplinary real estate technical experts, project managers, and sustainability consultants. At Hollis, we know buildings inside and out. For more than 30 years, we've been powered by independence and driven by deep technical knowledge - a unique combination that sets us apart.

Advising across core real estate markets in the UK and Europe, we understand how buildings work, how they perform, and how to unlock their full potential with unbiased, value-driven commercial solutions.

Why join us?

At Hollis, we create an environment where people can grow into their potential.

You'll be supported to take on new challenges at the right pace, building your confidence, capability and technical expertise over time. Whether you’re already experienced or still developing, you'll have the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the industry and gradually take on more responsibility as you grow.

We'll encourage you to develop a strong commercial understanding alongside your technical skills-helping you see the bigger picture and build a well-rounded career. You'll work closely with clients and colleagues, gaining exposure and developing the confidence to make a meaningful contribution.

You'll also be in a business where your ideas are welcomed, where your manager takes a genuine interest in your development, and where progression is based on your growth-not just time in role.

Above all, it's a people-first, one team culture. We're supportive, down-to-earth, and focused on helping everyone do their best work while enjoying what they do.

What we offer

We recognise the contribution our people make and offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Life assurance and private medical insurance
• Season ticket loan
• 5% employer pension contribution
• 25 days' annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Cycle to work scheme, retail vouchers, gym discounts and more
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Longevity awards
• Employee-owned, profit-related bonus

We operate a flexible, hybrid working model, giving you the option to balance time between home and the office. We also support flexible working where possible, recognising that people work best in different ways and at different times.

Alongside the day-to-day, we're a sociable and connected team. From informal catch-ups to team events, charity initiatives and office activities, there are plenty of opportunities to build relationships and feel part of the wider business.

We're inclusive

We're committed to creating a genuinely inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, supported and able to succeed.

We value different perspectives and experiences, and we work to ensure that our processes, culture and opportunities are open to all. At Hollis, inclusion is part of how we work-helping individuals develop and can contribute and feel confident being themselves.