QS Director (Data Centre)

Deloitte Ireland LLP; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 99,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing supports

Pension and savings options

Training and coaching

Enhanced leave options

Job summary

Deloitte Ireland LLP is seeking a senior cost management specialist to lead cost strategy for major capital projects, including data centre infrastructure. You will drive standards, budgets, and forecasts, while mentoring a growing team and managing high-level client relationships.

You will use advanced cost management tools and Earned Value techniques, partnering with Deloitte’s global network. A hybrid Dublin-based role with competitive salary and comprehensive benefits awaits.

Qualifications

• Extensive cost management experience in major capital projects.
• Proficiency in cost management and scheduling software.
• Professional accreditation (MRICS, MSCSI, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of Infrastructure Guidelines and CWMF.
• Experience advising on cost risks, value engineering, procurement, and disputes.
• Experience in large, mission-critical infrastructure is a plus.
• Strategic leadership with strong client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management strategy across projects and drive standards.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and forecasts through full lifecycle.
• Develop scalable cost systems and champion digital tooling.
• Manage client relationships and act as thought leader in cost management.
• Advise on cost risks, procurement strategies, and disputes.
• Mentor team and promote QS best practices and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain a comprehensive cost database for better estimating.

Skills

Cost management

Scheduling software

Earned Value Management

MRICS/MSCSI accreditation

CWMF knowledge

Procurement strategies

Dispute resolution

Leadership

Client-facing

Education

MRICS/MSCSI accreditation

Tools

Primavera

Project Cost X

Job description

Deloitte is the world’s number one professional services firm and making an impact is more than what we do. It is why we are here. We bring challenge, curiosity and edge to every project, driving positive progress for our clients, our people, our communities and the planet. This purpose inspires us to work to the highest standards and to tackle the challenges that matter. Number one never stops challenging. In a market that demands a critical balance between accelerating performance and protecting long-term value, Deloitte stands as the world’s leading professional services firm and a trusted strategic partner. We bring challenge, curiosity, and a provocative edge to every engagement - from high-stakes mergers and acquisitions to complex restructurings, valuations, and forensic investigations. By combining deep industry expertise with a global footprint, we empower our clients to navigate complexity, act decisively, and meet the rising demands for transparency. At Deloitte, we don't just follow conventional thinking; we unlock and preserve value in the moments that matter most.

We offer a competitive starting salary of €110,500.00 for this role, with salary adjustments reflecting your experience level and expertise.

Why you’ll enjoy this new opportunity:

Join Deloitte’s Infrastructure & Real Estate Advisory team in a cost management function to work some of the most complex and strategically important capital projects in the market. This is a pivotal role where you’ll drive continuous improvement in cost practices, shape how major projects, particularly data centre infrastructure, are planned, controlled, and delivered. You’ll work at the intersection of strategy and execution, building strong client relationships while mentoring a growing team. If you thrive on solving complex cost challenges, influencing senior stakeholders, and leaving a lasting impact on how organisations manage capital investment, this opportunity offers the platform to do exactly that.

Key skills and prior experience that align well with this position:

• Extensive cost management experience in major capital projects, with proven expertise in cost control, budgeting, team management, and a strong track record in data centre or mission‑critical infrastructure projects
• Advanced proficiency in cost management and scheduling software (Primavera, Project Cost X, or equivalent) and advanced Earned Value Management techniques to track project performance, analyse cost and schedule variances, and deliver transparent progress reporting against established baselines
• Professional accreditation (MRICS, MSCSI, or equivalent)
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure Guidelines and Capital Works Management Framework (CWMF)
• Experience advising clients on cost risks, value engineering opportunities, procurement strategies, and dispute resolution
• Experience in large and mission critical infrastructure is a distinct advantage
• Strategic leadership and client‑facing excellence with the ability to build trust with senior stakeholders, communicate complex cost data clearly, and position Deloitte as a strategic advisor while driving measurable outcomes and accountability

What type of work will I be doing?

• Lead cost management strategy and practice development across projects, establishing standards, processes, and templates that drive consistency and continuous improvement across the division
• Prepare, monitor, and control comprehensive project budgets and forecasts throughout the full project lifecycle from feasibility and business case development through final account settlement
• Develop and maintain scalable cost management systems tailored to client requirements, and champion digital tools and innovation to enhance data accuracy and reporting capabilities
• Build and maintain strategic client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for all cost‑related matters and demonstrating thought leadership in cost management, risk advisory, and value engineering
• Advise on cost risks, procurement strategies, and dispute resolution, integrating with wider Deloitte teams to create robust business cases aligned to industry frameworks
• Mentor and develop your team, promoting best practices in QS methodologies, professional standards, and embedding a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Establish and maintain a comprehensive cost database, capturing project costs, productivity metrics, and lessons learned to support accurate estimating and drive organisational capability

Who is the Hiring Manager?

The hiring manager is an experienced leader within Deloitte’s Infrastructure & Real Estate Advisory team, known for a collaborative and client‑focused leadership style. They value positive ambition, open communication, professional development, and fostering a supportive team culture. Their approach combines strategic vision with direct guidance, encouraging innovation and excellence in client service.

Where is this role based?

This role is based in Dublin and includes the opportunity to work in collaboration with our Global Deloitte network. Deloitte offer a flexible hybrid working model that balances office and remote work. For more information, please visit our Deloitte Works webpage.

What we offer

Your reward at Deloitte is competitive, purpose driven and designed to support your growth. It is more than salary. We invest in your personal and professional development, empower your work life balance and offer benefits that support you at every stage of life. These include health and wellbeing supports, pension and savings options, training and coaching and enhanced leave options.

Deloitte is the number one professional services firm in the world, and the leading global provider of audit and assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, sustainability, tax, and related services. We have offices across Ireland in Dublin, Belfast, Cork, Limerick and Galway. Deloitte is proud of the enhanced flexibility that we offer our people through our hybrid working strategy, Deloitte Works. It means we trust our people with the flexibility and control to make the right choices in where, when, and how they work. Deloitte is looking for people that have a leadership mindset, are curious, enjoy solving challenges and are eager to grow their careers.

Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure that any reasonable accommodations are implemented throughout the recruitment and selection process.