M&E Cost Management Assistant — Hybrid (Dublin/Cork)

KPMG Ireland; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual Leave

Family Leave

Childcare Support

Social Events

Early Finish Fridays

Relocation Assistance

Learning & Development

Job summary

KPMG Ireland is seeking a Cost Manager to join our Cork Office and participate in a hybrid Dublin/Cork working model. You will collaborate within a team of professionals, contributing to M&E cost management on diverse projects.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, client liaison, and delivery of cost plans, procurement reports, and monthly cost reporting. A passion for learning and progression is encouraged within a supportive framework.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Building Services Engineering, or related field.
• Familiarity with RIAI and GCCC standard forms of contract.
• Proven ability to advise clients and design teams on procurement, cost, value and risk, especially relating to M&E.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Cost Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of M&E aspects on projects.
• Assisting with feasibility studies and preparing procurement reports with a focus on M&E systems.
• Estimating and cost planning for M&E works, including producing and presenting the final M&E cost plan.
• Producing full quantities measurement for M&E components.
• Tendering and procuring M&E works, including managing the pre-qualification stage.
• Managing post-contract M&E cost variances and change control processes.
• Taking responsibility for M&E cost checks and valuations on larger projects, ensuring timely and accurate cost checking and valuation.
• Producing monthly post-contract M&E cost reports and presenting them to the client.
• Contributing to value engineering exercises for M&E systems.
• Negotiating and agreeing final accounts for M&E packages.
• Interfacing with clients and other consultants at all project stages, with particular emphasis on M&E elements.

Skills

Reporting

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BSc/MSc in Quantity Surveying

Job description

KPMG Ireland is seeking a Cost Manager to join our Cork Office and participate in a hybrid Dublin/Cork working model. You will collaborate within a team of professionals, contributing to M&E cost management on diverse projects.

The role emphasizes strong organizational skills, client liaison, and delivery of cost plans, procurement reports, and monthly cost reporting. A passion for learning and progression is encouraged within a supportive framework.