Senior M&E Cost Lead - Associate Director

STRIVE Search; Dublin; On-site; EUR 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

STRIVE Search is seeking a Senior M&E Cost Consultant / Associate Director to join its Dublin team. You will lead commercial delivery on complex M&E projects, manage client relationships and mentor junior staff while driving business growth.

Ideal candidates hold a Quantity Surveying degree, are chartered or progressing toward chartership, and have 2+ years in M&E cost consultancy with PW-CF contract exposure. Dublin-based role with up to 150k salary.

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying or related discipline.
• Chartered with SCSI or progressing toward chartership.
• Minimum two years' technical delivery experience in M&E cost consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of Irish public sector procurement and M&E projects.
• Experience administering pre- and post-contract services (PW-CF).
• Proven ability to manage costs, risks and contract negotiations.
• Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial mindset with ability to manage multiple projects.
• Full driving licence.
• Able to complete Garda Vetting and Security Clearance as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial delivery of M&E cost management from feasibility through to final account.
• Provide strategic cost advice, reporting and commercial guidance to clients.
• Prepare and review Bills of Quantities for M&E works, including medium and high-voltage projects.
• Manage pre-contract cost planning, tender documentation, bid analysis and procurement.
• Oversee post-contract commercial management, including cost reporting, valuations and final accounts.
• Lead project teams to ensure work is delivered accurately, efficiently and to high standards.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for repeat business.
• Mentor junior cost consultants and promote knowledge sharing across the team.
• Work with senior management to drive performance, financial control and growth.
• Represent the business professionally in meetings and negotiations.

Skills

Client management

Leadership

Communication

Cost management

Bills of Quantities

Tender analysis

Pre/post-contract

Project coordination

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Chartered with SCSI

Tools

CostX

Job description

STRIVE Search is seeking a Senior M&E Cost Consultant / Associate Director to join its Dublin team. You will lead commercial delivery on complex M&E projects, manage client relationships and mentor junior staff while driving business growth.

Ideal candidates hold a Quantity Surveying degree, are chartered or progressing toward chartership, and have 2+ years in M&E cost consultancy with PW-CF contract exposure. Dublin-based role with up to 150k salary.