Cost Manager – Infrastructure & Capital Projects - SH52020

Osborne - Recruitment Consultancy; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Osborne - Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a senior Cost Manager to join a public-sector body in Dublin city centre. The role focuses on cost management across major government capital projects and infrastructure programmes, from business case through to construction and operation.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years' experience in cost management or senior QS roles, strong budgeting, forecasting and stakeholder communication skills, and a full driving licence with travel to

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in cost management, QS or commercial management.
• A third-level honours degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Cost Management or related field.
• Strong experience in budgets, cost plans, forecasting and cost control on major projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support cost management processes across major capital and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review project cost plans, budgets, forecasts and financial risk assessments.
• Monitor project expenditure, ensuring effective cost control and value for money.
• Manage and oversee external cost consultants and project cost advisers.
• Support procurement processes, including tender documentation and evaluations.
• Undertake cost benchmarking, value engineering and value management exercises.
• Develop strong relationships with Government Departments, State Agencies, contractors and external stakeholders.

Skills

Cost control

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Our client, a public-sector organisation responsible for supporting the delivery and financing of major national infrastructure projects, are seeking a Cost Manager to join its growing team.

This is a senior position, working across large-scale Government capital projects and infrastructure programmes, supporting Government Departments and State Agencies throughout the project lifecycle, from initial business case development and procurement through to construction and operational stages.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Cost Manager, or Senior Quantity Surveyor with a background in major capital projects or large-scale infrastructure developments.

For You:

• Dublin City Centre location

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support cost management processes across major capital and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and review project cost plans, budgets, forecasts and financial risk assessments.
• Monitor project expenditure, ensuring effective cost control and value for money
• Manage and oversee external cost consultants and project cost advisers.
• Support procurement processes, including tender documentation, tender evaluations and commercial recommendations.
• Undertake cost benchmarking, value engineering and value management exercises.
• Develop strong relationships with Government Departments, State Agencies, contractors and external stakeholders.

Key Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years' relevant experience in cost management, Quantity Surveying or commercial management.
• A third-level honours degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Cost Management or a related discipline.
• Strong experience managing project budgets, cost plans, forecasting and cost control on major construction or infrastructure projects.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and report-writing skills.
• A full clean driving licence, with travel to project locations required.

Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.