Senior Cost Manager - Fit-Out & M&E (Dublin)

Design Build Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

DesignBuild Search is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in cost proposals and cost management for varied fit-out, commercial, refurb and M&E projects across the greater Dublin area. The candidate will oversee budgeting, contractor selection, bidding, and value-for-money analyses.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity surveying with 5–7 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent English communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity surveying (required).
• 5–7 years of experience developing project cost proposals for multiple construction projects for large corporate clients.
• Experience with technical engineering content cost management is a plus.
• Experience in semiconductor manufacturing projects is a plus.
• Strong analytical ability, attention to detail, and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Manage project costs in Ireland to keep Works at or below market rates.
• Lead contractor selection, bidding and procurement processes.
• Conduct cost benchmarking and analysis; develop budgets and value-for-money proofs.
• Present and review budgets and fee proposals with clients; secure approvals.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with contractors; manage invoice approvals and final accounts.
• Prepare monthly cost reports; manage Change Order processes.
• Coordinate with project managers on scope, design, and specifications.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Numerical & financial acumen

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity surveying

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

DesignBuild Search is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor to play a key role in cost proposals and cost management for varied fit-out, commercial, refurb and M&E projects across the greater Dublin area. The candidate will oversee budgeting, contractor selection, bidding, and value-for-money analyses.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Quantity surveying with 5–7 years of experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent English communication.