Job Description
**Senior Cost Management Expert Wanted** Seeking a highly experienced and skilled cost management professional to lead and manage cost consultancy services across high-profile projects. €100k ++ (Package and Benefits) **Key Responsibilities:** * Provide high-level cost advice and strategic guidance to clients, ensuring projects align with budgetary objectives and deliver optimal value. * Develop and oversee the preparation of detailed cost plans, budgets, and estimates, ensuring accuracy and alignment with client goals. * Lead the preparation of tender documentation, including pricing schedules, bills of quantities, and cost analyses. * Drive value engineering exercises, identifying opportunities for cost optimization without compromising quality. * Advise on procurement strategies, risk management, and cost control processes to achieve the best project outcomes. * Oversee the financial management of projects from inception through to final account settlement, ensuring delivery within budget and to client satisfaction. * Lead the management of variations, change orders, and claims, ensuring prompt resolution and accurate reporting. * Review and approve interim valuations, progress reports, and cash flow forecasts. * Represent the consultancy in client and project meetings, presenting financial reports and providing clear, actionable insights. **Client & Stakeholder Management:** * Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions. * Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, providing timely and professional advice on cost management, procurement, and project financials. * Work closely with contractors, designers, and other stakeholders to ensure collaborative project delivery. * Actively seek feedback from clients to ensure satisfaction and identify opportunities for service improvement. **Business Development & Strategy:** * Support the growth of the cost consultancy division by identifying new business opportunities, preparing fee proposals, and presenting to prospective clients. * Contribute to the development and implementation of business strategies, aiming to enhance service offerings and market presence. * Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments, and changes in construction legislation to maintain a competitive edge. * Promote the company's services through networking, industry events, and professional associations. **Qualifications & Experience:** * Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or related field. * Chartered status with RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) or similar professional body is required. * Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in quantity surveying or cost management, with a focus on delivering complex projects within a consultancy environment. * Proven track record of successfully managing the financial aspects of large-scale projects across various sectors, such as commercial, residential, and infrastructure. * Experience in client management and business development is highly desirable.