Senior Cost Manager | €90,000 + Benefits | Global Consultancy | Dublin, IrelandAbout the Company
A leading global Project Management & Consultancy firm, working across multiple sectors including data centres, commercial / retail, healthcare / life sciences, education, hospitality / residential and specialist M&E. They deliver large‐scale, complex projects worldwide and are known for combining advanced digital tools with high professional standards. Sustainability, innovation and quality are central to how they operate.
The Role
As Senior Cost Manager you will be a key member of the Cost Management / Quantity Surveying function. You will oversee cost planning, estimation, cost control and financial reporting across major projects. You'll work closely with project teams, M&E specialists, design consultants, contractors and clients, ensuring cost efficiencies, risk mitigation and value delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead cost estimation and budgeting for large, high‐value projects; develop cost plans at various design stages.
* Monitor and control costs as design and construction progress; track changes, manage variations.
* Produce cashflow forecasts and financial reporting; provide timely, accurate cost information to support decision making.
* Identify cost risks, perform scenario / sensitivity analysis; propose mitigation strategies.
* Liaise with contractors, suppliers and subcontractors; negotiate rates / contracts.
* Work with M&E cost specialists, surveyors and other internal teams / external consultants.
* Support due diligence, value engineering, cost benchmarking and reporting for bids/potential projects.
* Ensure compliance with relevant standards, sustainability / regulatory requirements and firm's policies.
What You'll Bring
* Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in cost management / quantity surveying on large commercial / complex projects.
* Proven track record delivering international or multi‐region projects.
* Strong technical knowledge: cost estimating, cost control, value engineering, contract variation, procurement.
* Excellent commercial awareness; ability to think strategically about cost vs programme vs risk trade‐offs.
* Strong numerical and analytical skills; able to use digital tools / software relevant to cost control / estimating.
* Excellent communication skills: able to present cost data & forecasts to senior stakeholders.
* Leadership ability; able to mentor junior staff / manage parts of cost team.
What You Will Get
* Competitive salary (
€90,000
) plus comprehensive benefits (to be discussed).
* Exposure to high profile, global projects across multiple sectors.
* Opportunity to influence cost strategy and work with senior leadership.
* Support for ongoing professional development.
* Working in a culture that values sustainability, innovation, and high standards.