Senior Cost Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Life assurance

Hybrid working

Travel expenses

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) seeks an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join our Project and Development Services team in Dublin, Ireland. The role splits between delivering cost management on office fit-outs and winning new business, with emphasis on base build and larger projects across Ireland.

You will lead cost plans, manage budgets, run tenders, and report costs to clients, while helping grow our cost management capability and collaborate with UK teams. Hybrid options available.

Qualifications

• Lead cost management on office fit-out projects from start to finish.
• Prepare cost plans and budgets; identify savings without compromising quality.
• Run tender processes; analyse bids and select contractors.
• Report costs clearly to clients and manage budget changes.
• Help train and develop other team members in cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead cost management on office fit-out projects from start to finish.
• Prepare cost plans, track budgets, and find ways to save money without cutting quality.
• Run tender processes – prepare documents, analyse bids, and help select contractors.
• Report costs clearly to clients and manage changes to budgets.
• Handle final accounts and close out projects properly.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Tendering

Client reporting

Team coaching

Job description

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way. Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join our Project and Development Services team, reporting to the Head of Project Management. This role splits your time between delivering cost management projects and winning new business. You'll strengthen what we already do well in office fit-outs while helping us grow into base build and larger construction projects across Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cost management on office fit-out projects from start to finish
• Prepare cost plans, track budgets, and find ways to save money without cutting quality
• Run tender processes – prepare documents, analyse bids, and help select contractors
• Report costs clearly to clients and manage changes to budgets
• Handle final accounts and close out projects properly
• Make sure we meet JLL standards and Irish regulations

Improving How We Work

• Assist in setting up clear processes and templates for the Irish cost management team
• Assist in developing new services like reinstatement cost assessments, lifecycle costing, carbon accounting, feasibility studies, and sustainability cost advice
• Work with our UK cost management colleagues to learn from their experience and share best practices
• Help train and develop other team members in cost management

Business Development Growing the Business

• Assist in finding and winning new business, especially in base build and shell & core projects
• Assist in building a pipeline of projects outside our current fit-out focus
• Build relationships with developers, contractors, and clients involved in new construction
• Assist in writing proposals and present to potential clients, particularly for larger projects
• Support the Head of Project Management with key client relationships

Working Across JLL

• Team up with other JLL departments to win work together and offer complete solutions to clients
• Attend industry events and stay up to date with what's happening in the market
• Keep track of opportunities and what competitors are doing

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to shape and lead the development of JLL Ireland's cost management capabilities
• Support and collaboration with JLL's established UK Cost Management teams
• Clear pathway for team growth and additional resources as the business develops
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, pension, and life assurance
• Professional development opportunities and support for continuing education
• Hybrid working arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Access to JLL's global network and career progression opportunities
• Performance-based bonus structure reflecting both delivery and business development success
• Travel expenses
• Career Development

Career Development

This role offers exceptional growth potential as we expand our cost management services. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build and eventually lead a specialised cost management team as our client base and project portfolio grows.

Location: On-site –Dublin, IRL

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