Cost Manager (Fit-out) - Global client

Design Build Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DesignBuild Search is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in cost proposals and cost management for varied fit-out, commercial, refurb and M&E projects across the greater Dublin area. The candidate will oversee budgeting, contractor selection, bidding, and value-for-money analyses.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity surveying with 5–7 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity surveying (required).
• 5–7 years of experience developing project cost proposals for multiple construction projects for large corporate clients.
• Experience with technical engineering content cost management is a plus.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing projects is a plus.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs in Ireland to keep Works at or below market rates.
• Lead contractor selection, bidding and procurement processes.
• Conduct cost benchmarking and analysis; develop budgets and value-for-money proofs.
• Present and review budgets and fee proposals with clients; secure approvals.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with contractors; manage invoice approvals and final accounts.
• Prepare monthly cost reports; manage Change Order processes.
• Coordinate with project managers on scope, design, and specifications.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Numerical & financial acumen

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity surveying

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

DesignBuild Search are working with a global leading management and real estate company who have an opening for a Senior Quantity Surveyor. The successful applicant will be involved in a mix of fit-out, commercial, refurb and M&E works throughout the greater Dublin area.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity surveying.
• Minimum 5 – 7 years’ experience of developing project cost proposals for multiple construction projects simultaneously for large corporate clients.
• Experience of project cost proposal development and cost management for projects with a technical engineering content is a distinct advantage.
• Experience of project cost proposal development and cost management for projects in a large semiconductor manufacturing environment is a distinct advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple work assignments simultaneously, manage multiple or conflicting priorities, and handle a high-pressure working environment.
• Strong analytical ability and attention to detail.
• Excellent numerical, commercial, and financial acumen.
• Strong written and verbal English language skills
• Advanced Excel skills with good Word & PowerPoint. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage the following processes in Ireland to ensure the project costs of Works are at or below market rates:
• Project-specific contractor selection
• Contractor bidding and procurement
• Cost benchmarking and analysis
• Project budget development and value for money proof
• Client presentation and review of project budgets and fee proposals
• Securing client agreement to project budget and fee proposals
• Contractor negotiations regarding terms and conditions
• Manage contractor invoice approvals and control final accounts
• Monthly cost reporting preparation
• Manage the Change Order process
• project and construction managers, especially regarding project scope definition, specification, and design.