About The Land Development AgencyThe Land Development Agency (LDA) is a key Government Commercial Semi-State Body that delivers affordable and social housing on State and other lands. It is overseen by an independent board of directors and is funded with €7.5 billion of equity capital committed by the Government. It is also permitted to borrow up to €1.25bn.The LDA has commenced construction on various state sourced lands and is currently working on 25 plus direct delivery projects that can deliver over 15,000 homes. It is also delivering affordable housing by working with the private sector on an initiative called 'Project Tosaigh', which will yield a further 8,000 homes on land provided by housebuilders.Additionally, the LDA is working on large-scale longer-term strategic areas by master-planning and bringing forward planning applications in locations such as Limerick Colbert Quarter, the Cork Docklands and Sandy Road in Galway.The LDA is underpinned by a positive, collegiate, 'can do' culture based on our core values of Integrity, Results, Collaboration, Sustainability and Innovation. Our team is around 300 people and growing rapidly.The RoleThe Cost Management Lead role is a diverse role that will offer the right candidate an exciting opportunity to lead and drive the Cost Management of a wide range of transformative residential and regeneration development opportunities across the country, through the full spectrum of site acquisition to delivery. The ideal candidate will be solutions orientated and results-focused with a wide breath of knowledge and experience across the QS skill-set spectrum and a demonstrable track record of delivering developments of scale. They will have the ability to think strategically, be commercially astute and have a proven track record of leading teams and building relationships with diverse ranges of internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have direct people management responsibilities and will have a proven ability to lead and inspire professionals at all stages of their career.Reporting to the Head of Cost Management, the Cost Management Lead will be responsible for the cost management portfolio of development projects across all stages of the development life cycle from early concept, acquisition, planning, design, procurement through to delivery and handover. Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & ManagementDemonstrable ability to lead, mentor and empower a team.Develop and maintain strong relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders.Ability to collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders across diverse functions, including managing and resolving competing interests.Ability to effectively communicate with senior management, peers, and other staff.Ability to interrogate and understand large amounts of complex data, to summarise and articulate clearly to support informed decision-making.A structured approach to measuring success and implementing innovative solutions.Ambition to meet and exceed the highest level of industry standards.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Represent the organisation externally. Be pro-active in the development of key partnerships, working with key stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and efficient delivery.Proactively contribute to wider business development and strategic initiatives, challenge the status quo, identify areas for improvement and bring forward initiatives that will improve ways of working and benefit the wider organisation.Maintain the LDA's Core values at all times.Technical and SpecialistAdept at balancing multiple stakeholder requirements with commercial drivers to control costs and maximise affordability / value for money.Act as a primary point of contact, with respect to Cost Management, on multiple projects within the team's responsibility.Develop and implement strategies with respect to cost control, cost reporting and cost saving initiatives.Manage and oversee the day-to-day Cost Management of multiple large-scale and complex projects.Provide strategic and technical advice on cost, procurement, contract, and risk matters to internal stakeholders.Manage external QS service providers, building and maintaining strong collaborative relationships.Contribute to the evolution and maintenance of the LDA cost and design metric database.Oversee the preparation of high-level feasibilities and OMCs for early-stage viability analysis.Collaborate with LDA Development Managers and Construction Managers in the strategic management of projects on a day- to- day basis.Liaising with project delivery teams ensuring development budgets are robust.Constantly seek out efficiencies in how the Agency Cost Management function operates.Lead, in conjunction with the Construction Team, contractor negotiations where appropriate.Demonstrable understanding of basic financial and investment principles.Compliance and Standards:Ability and an ambition to innovate in all areas of the business, on both a technical and strategic level.Manage cost control procedures ensuring best in class standards, with an ambition to lead the industry rather than follow.Ensuring compliance with the LDA Cost Management framework, including Policies and Procedures.Knowledge, Skills and Experience Minimum of 12 years' experience as a PQS / Developers QS or similar environment with demonstrable relevant experience in a senior level role.Extensive experience with cost management and procurement of large-scale residential developments.Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Knowledge and/or experience of public procurement is an advantage.Degree or Higher in Quantity Surveying.Chartered (SCSI / RICS).Willingness to attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques, and skills.Post graduate qualifications will be a distinct advantage.The Land Development Agency (LDA) is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promote and support a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations where requested.The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 13th of January 2026.