Senior Cost Manager

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join our Project and Development Services team, reporting to the Head of Project Management.

This role splits your time between delivering cost management projects and winning new business. You'll strengthen what we already do well in office fit-outs while helping us grow into base build and larger construction projects across Ireland.

Managing Projects

• Lead cost management on office fit-out projects from start to finish
• Prepare cost plans, track budgets, and find ways to save money without cutting quality
• Run tender processes – prepare documents, analyse bids, and help select contractors
• Report costs clearly to clients and manage changes to budgets
• Handle final accounts and close out projects properly
• Make sure we meet JLL standards and Irish regulations

• Assist in setting up clear processes and templates for the Irish cost management team
• Assist in the develop new services like reinstatement cost assessments, lifecycle costing, carbon accounting, feasibility studies, and sustainability cost advice
• Work with our UK cost management colleagues to learn from their experience and share best practices
• Help train and develop other team members in cost management

Growing the Business

• Assist in finding and winning new business, especially in base build and shell & core projects
• Assist in building a pipeline of projects outside our current fit-out focus
• Build relationships with developers, contractors, and clients involved in new construction
• Assist in writing proposals and present to potential clients, particularly for larger projects
• Support the Head of Project Management with key client relationships

• Team up with other JLL departments to win work together and offer complete solutions to clients
• Attend industry events and stay up to date with what's happening in the market
• Keep track of opportunities and what competitors are doing

This is a great opportunity to shape how we deliver cost management services at JLL Ireland, with plenty of freedom to make it your own.

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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