Cost Manager

3 weeks ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Avature Full time

When you join KPMG Ireland, you are joining a community of over 4,200 employees who collectively work together, both in person and virtually, to achieve their full potential.

We are known as an organisation who want you to come as you are and do work that truly matters. Joining KPMG Ireland is an opportunity to enhance your career, not only in the work that you enjoy doing, but equally through the global connections that you make, the lifelong learning that you can accomplish and the chance to make your mark.

Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.

Contract type: Permanent

Your team:

With a broad range of competency and capability, KPMG Construction Advisory provide a one-stop shop from concept to completion where clients' key objectives are successfully delivered upon. Our services include: Project Management, Cost Consultancy, Mechanical & Electrical Cost Management and Consultancy Services. You will be joining a niche practice area within KPMG, with a team of 50 people and growing.

A snapshot of your peer group:

Our Cost Managers assist the Senior Cost Manager in managing the 'day to day' operations of their projects.

Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:

We are inviting applications for a Cost Manager to join our Head Office growing team. We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual who demonstrate strong organizational/managerial skills and a pro-active attitude. Good reporting and communication skills, the ability to work in a team environment and computer literacy are essential.

Duties include:

  • Assisting on feasibility studies and writing procurement reports
  • Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan
  • Produce full quantities measure
  • Estimating and cost planning to include producing and presenting the final cost plan
  • Tendering and procuring, including managing the pre-qualification stage
  • Dealing effectively with post contract cost variances and the change control processes
  • Taking personal responsibility for making cost checks and carrying out valuations on larger projects and in all cases ensuring that timely and accurate cost checking and valuation takes place
  • Producing monthly post contract cost reports and presenting them to the client
  • Negotiating and agreeing final accounts
  • Interfacing with the client and other consultants, at all project stages

What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree Qualified – BSc or MSc – in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management
  • Understanding a variety of project types/sizes/sectors. Healthcare, Education, Commercial, Residential
  • Understanding of RIAI and GCCC standard forms of contract
  • Proven ability to advise clients and design teams on procurement, cost, value and risk, not just cost in isolation
  • Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills

Here's how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:

All of our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

  • Discounted health insurance
  • The purchase of additional annual leave
  • Frequent social events to help you build your network
  • Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.
  • Relocation assistance for those moving to Ireland
  • Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.

When you join KPMG, your performance manager will support you to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one. You will also receive continuous support from our award-winning Business School where you will be continuously encouraged to deepen your knowledge and expertise within your chosen career path.

Inclusion & Diversity

Inclusion, diversity and equity are part of who we are at KPMG. We embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective and we're committed to inclusion and equity at every level. At KPMG, we want to attract and retain the best talent. We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. Visit to learn more.

Apply:

If you are interested in the above role, please submit a CV via the apply button. If you have any specific queries on the role, please contact Karen Savage.

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