Cost Manager - Residential Development & Viability

lda; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training support

Mentorship program

Job summary

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is seeking a dynamic Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to support its extensive residential development pipeline. You will provide in‑house cost management expertise across Strategic Planning, Land Acquisition, Property Development and Construction Delivery to drive value and viability.

Join a growing agency with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and professional development, including dedicated training and mentorship opportunities within the Cost Management

Qualifications

• Indicative 2–8 years of relevant experience with a contractor, PQS or developer.
• Residential developments experience preferred but not essential.
• A dynamic self-starter with ownership for responsibilities and deliverables.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and verbal communication skills.
• Be a team player able to work independently and collaboratively across internal and external teams.
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office.
• Degree or higher in Quantity Surveying; Chartered or pursuing chartership.

Responsibilities

• Visit sites in consideration and preparation of Order of Magnitude Cost Estimates and Development Budgets.
• Viability and cost modelling analyses.
• Procurement of project design teams and construction delivery partners.
• Interface with external consultants and build collaborative relationships.
• Contribute to design team workshops with cost, value management and procurement advice.
• Manage project development budgets and post‑contract expenditure.
• Review external QS reports and cost documents with LDA consultants.
• Assist Development Managers and Construction Managers in day‑to‑day project management.
• Involve in supply chain negotiations where appropriate.
• Maintain and enhance cost databases.

Skills

Quantity surveying

Cost management

Excel

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered or working toward chartership

Tools

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

The Land Development Agency (LDA) is seeking a dynamic Quantity Surveyor/Cost Manager to support its extensive residential development pipeline. You will provide in‑house cost management expertise across Strategic Planning, Land Acquisition, Property Development and Construction Delivery to drive value and viability.

Join a growing agency with a focus on innovation, collaboration, and professional development, including dedicated training and mentorship opportunities within the Cost Management