Senior Cost Manager

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Leinster; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

Life assurance

Hybrid working

Professional development

Travel expenses

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join JLL Ireland's Project and Development Services. The role reports to the Head of Project Management and focuses on delivering cost management across office fit-out projects.

You will lead cost plans, budget tracking, tender processes, and final accounts, while upholding JLL standards and Irish regulations. The role offers hybrid working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Lead cost management on office fit-out projects.
• Prepare cost plans and track budgets.
• Analyse bids and manage contractor selection.
• Report costs clearly to clients and manage budget changes.
• Close out projects and ensure compliance with standards.

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.
• Assist in setting up processes and templates for cost management.
• Support development of new services like lifecycle costing and carbon accounting.
• Collaborate with UK colleagues and train team members.

Skills

Cost management

Budget control

Tender processes

Final accounts

Team leadership

Client reporting

Job description

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.

Key Responsibilities

Cost Management Delivery

Managing Projects

• 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 the develop 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

This is a great opportunity to shape how we deliver cost management services at JLL Ireland, with plenty of freedom to make it your own.

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

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.