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 ResponsibilitiesPre-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”