Senior Cost Manager Cork

Cumming Group UK & Europe; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career growth

Exposure to landmark projects

Global professional network

Learning & development

Team-building events

Job summary

Cumming Group in Dublin operates across Ireland and beyond, seeking a Cost Manager for our Cork team to lead cost consultancy and advisory work through concept to completion. You will deliver estimates, procurement guidance, and post-contract administration, while guiding teams and collaborating with clients to achieve project value.

You will mentor colleagues, engage in business development, and contribute to a collaborative, outcomes-focused culture with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction, or Engineering.
• 7+ years in cost consultancy or quantity surveying.
• MRICS, AssocRICS, or equivalent chartered status (or working towards).
• Strong knowledge of Irish contract forms (RIAI, GCCC).
• Excellent commercial awareness and client relationship skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare cost estimates across design and construction stages.
• Provide procurement advice and tender analysis.
• Lead and manage client accounts and meetings.
• Review contracts and participate in negotiations.
• Evaluate change orders and contractor pricing.
• Manage contract administration and cost controls in construction.
• Deliver continuous cost management, value engineering, cashflow forecasting.
• Prepare project plans, fee proposals, and resourcing plans.
• Support senior management with client reporting and performance metrics.
• Mentor junior cost consultants and commercial managers.
• Represent Cumming Group at industry events for business development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relationships

Contract negotiations

Multi-tasking

Team mentoring

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

Job description

Location: Dublin, Ireland

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world’s most exciting construction and development projects in a fast-paced, collaborative environment—where your success is measured by the impact you make.

We are one of the fastest-growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, consistently ranked in the ENR Top 10. With over 60 offices globally, a wide-ranging portfolio across sectors, and continuous double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, your opportunities to make your mark are limitless.

About the Role

As a Cost Manager in our Cork team, you will provide expert-level cost consultancy and project support for construction projects across various stages and sectors—from concept design to construction completion. You will be responsible for delivering estimates, procurement advice, and post-contract administration, working independently or managing a team, depending on project size and scope.

You will partner with a diverse set of clients and internal teams to deliver exceptional value, acting as a trusted advisor and helping to ensure successful project outcomes. This is your chance to lead, influence, and help shape the built environment across Ireland and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, interpret, and prepare cost estimates across all stages of design and construction.


• Provide procurement advice, contractor tender analysis, and recommendation reports.


• Lead and manage client accounts, including attending key meetings and providing strategic input.


• Review contracts and participate in contract negotiations.


• Evaluate change orders and contractor pricing throughout the project lifecycle.


• Manage contract administration activities and support construction phase cost controls.


• Deliver continuous cost management services, including value engineering and cashflow forecasting.


• Prepare and review project plans, fee proposals, and internal resourcing plans.


• Support senior management with client reporting, performance tracking, and commercial input.


• Mentor and develop junior cost consultants and commercial managers within the team.


• Represent Cumming Group at industry events, with a focus on business development and network building.

What You Bring

• Education: Degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, Construction, Engineering, or a related field.


• Experience: 7+ years in cost consultancy or quantity surveying, ideally within a professional services environment.


• Professional Accreditation: MRICS, AssocRICS, or equivalent chartered status (or working towards).


• Strong knowledge of construction technology, local procurement and tendering practices, and Irish standard forms of contract (RIAI, GCCC).


• Understanding of construction law, tax implications, insurance, and delivery methodologies in the Irish market.


• Excellent commercial awareness and experience delivering projects across a range of sectors.


• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.


• Confidence in managing multiple priorities and delivering under pressure in a dynamic work environment.

Why Join Cumming Group?

When you join our team, you become part of a business that invests in people, values diversity, and celebrates innovation. We empower our employees to deliver exceptional results while continuing to grow personally and professionally.

What we offer:

• A collaborative, people-first culture with real opportunities for career growth.


• Hybrid working environment with flexibility and autonomy.


• Exposure to landmark projects across commercial, healthcare, education, residential, and public sectors.


• A global network of experienced professionals and technical experts.


• Ongoing learning and development through internal and external programmes.


• Frequent social and team-building events.

Further Information for Candidates:

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) at Cumming Group.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated, and everyone is afforded equality of opportunity. Cumming Group adheres to its equality, diversity, and inclusion policy. A copy of this policy is available for review should any potential candidate wish to review it