Senior Cost Manager - Global Property & Capital Programs

Primark Stores Limited; Dublin; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Potential bonus

Leave allowance

Job summary

Primark Stores Limited is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead commercial and cost planning for Primark's global capital programme, across property acquisition through construction mobilisation.

You will drive due diligence, develop cost plans, maintain global cost models, and oversee governance frameworks while partnering with senior stakeholders across Property, Construction, Procurement and Finance to unlock substantial cost savings.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related field with MRICS status.
• Deep expertise in commercial, financial, and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial and cost planning activites for Primark's global capital programme, providing expert cost and commercial leadership from property acquisition through to construction mobilisation, ensuring maximum value from every investment.
• Drive commercial due diligence and feasibility assessments for new property opportunities, developing cost plans, evaluating risks, and supporting robust investment decisions across international markets.
• Own and develop Primark's cost planning and benchmarking capability, maintaining global cost models, market intelligence, and cost databases to improve forecasting, investment planning, and value optimisation.
• Establish and oversee commercial governance frameworks, including cost controls, reporting standards, stage-gate reviews, and investment approval processes to ensure commercially sound decision-making.
• Lead and manage external Quantity Surveying and Cost Consultancy partners, driving performance, consistency, innovation, and accountability across Primark's international portfolio.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Property, Construction, Procurement, Finance and the wider business, influencing strategic investment decisions and identifying opportunities to deliver significant cost savings and commercial value.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

MRICS

Commercial Management

Cost Consultancy

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Education

Quantity Surveying degree

MRICS chartered status

Job description

Primark Stores Limited is seeking a Senior Cost Manager to lead commercial and cost planning for Primark's global capital programme, across property acquisition through construction mobilisation.

You will drive due diligence, develop cost plans, maintain global cost models, and oversee governance frameworks while partnering with senior stakeholders across Property, Construction, Procurement and Finance to unlock substantial cost savings.