Cost Manager

Job Title
Cost Manager
Job Description Summary
Responsible for the coordination of projects, including small tenant improvements, assignments, capital improvements and building or site repairs for properties; may provide project management support to Project Managers or Directors for designated projects.
Job Description
Cost Manager

Department: Project & Development Services (PDS)
Location: Dublin (with national remit)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time / Hybrid
The Opportunity

Due to continued growth within our Ireland Project & Development Services business, we are seeking to appoint a Cost Manager to support the expansion of our Cost Consultancy capability across the Irish market.

This is a growth-driven appointment, offering the opportunity to play a key role in shaping and scaling our cost management service line. You will work closely with senior leadership across Ireland and collaborate with UK and EMEA counterparts to deliver high-quality commercial advice to leading occupier and investor clients.

The role offers exposure to a broad range of sectors including commercial office, mixed-use, industrial & logistics, life sciences, retail and refurbishment/repositioning projects.
Role Purpose

• Provide professional cost management and commercial advisory services across the full project lifecycle.
• Support the continued growth and diversification of the PDS Ireland service offering.
• Deliver high-quality cost planning, procurement and post-contract services to a range of high-profile clients.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management.

Key Responsibilities
Pre-Contract

• Prepare detailed cost plans and feasibility estimates.
• Advise on procurement strategies and route-to-market approaches.
• Lead tender documentation preparation and manage tender processes.
• Provide value engineering advice and cost benchmarking analysis.
• Undertake risk assessments and cost modelling.

Post-Contract

• Administer contracts and manage financial reporting.
• Prepare interim valuations, cost reports and cash flow forecasts.
• Assess and agree variations and final accounts.
• Monitor project budgets and ensure financial control is maintained.

Client & Commercial

• Act as key day-to-day client contact on allocated projects.
• Support fee proposals and contribute to bid submissions.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across the wider PDS offering.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors and consultants.

Team & Growth

• Collaborate with Project Management and Building Consultancy teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support mentoring and development of junior team members.
• Contribute to the strategic growth of Cost Consultancy within Ireland.

Experience & Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or similar.
• Chartered or working towards chartership (MRICS or equivalent).
• Experience within a consultancy environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Irish construction market and procurement routes.
• Experience across commercial or mixed-use developments advantageous.
• Excellent commercial awareness and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong report writing and analytical capability.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing and entrepreneurial PDS Ireland team.
• Opportunity to influence and shape a scaling service line.
• Exposure to high-profile occupier and investor clients.
• Hybrid working and collaborative culture.
• Access to global expertise and cross-border project opportunities.

INCO: "Cushman & Wakefield"