Senior Cost Manager

An established and growing cost management consultancy is seeking to appoint a Senior Cost Manager to join their experienced commercial team in Dublin. This is a senior-level role offering exposure to complex, high-value projects across multiple sectors, with a clear pathway toward managing key client accounts.

This position would suit an experienced Quantity Surveyor or Cost Manager who enjoys client-facing work, leading commissions, and mentoring junior staff, while remaining hands-on across the full project lifecycle.

The Role
The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering full cost management services from early feasibility through to final account, working across a diverse portfolio of projects including data centres, infrastructure, commercial offices, healthcare, education, residential, hospitality, and retail.
You will be trusted to lead commissions, advise clients strategically, and contribute to the continued growth and evolution of the consultancy.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver full lifecycle cost management services from feasibility, cost planning and procurement through to final accounts
• Prepare and manage detailed cost plans, budgets, cashflows and financial reports
• Provide strategic commercial advice including value engineering, procurement strategies, benchmarking and risk mitigation
• Manage variations and change control processes, ensuring alignment with agreed budgets
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
• Lead, mentor and support junior and intermediate QS/Cost Managers
• Contribute to wider business operations where required (QA, systems, process improvement, etc.)
• Support the adoption and development of digital cost management tools and best practices

Requirements

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Commercial Management or similar (RICS / SCSI accredited)
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a cost management / PQS environment
• Chartered or working toward chartership (MRICS / SCSI)
• Strong understanding of construction contracts and procurement routes
• Excellent commercial acumen with strong reporting and analytical skills
• Comfortable working directly with senior clients and consultant teams
• Eligibility to work in Ireland / EU

What’s on Offer

• €75,000 – €80,000 salary depending on experience
• Hybrid working model (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• 24 days annual leave
• CPD and professional development support
• Exposure to prestigious public and private sector projects
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy
• Collaborative, high-calibre professional environment

To register your interest, please forward your CV to David Hickey at ProSource Recruitment or click “Apply Now”.
ProSource Group is a specialist Irish recruitment company focusing on the Construction & Civil Engineering sectors across Ireland and Europe.