Development Cost Specialist

3 days ago


Dublin, Dublin City, Ireland Land Development Agency Full time

About Us

The Land Development Agency is a key Government Commercial Semi-State Body that delivers social and affordable housing on State and other lands.

Our Mission

We are committed to delivering high-quality developments that meet the needs of our communities.

Job Overview

This exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented individual to join our Cost Management Team as a Development Cost Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cost Management
  • Participate in workshops and provide advice on cost and value management.
  • Visit sites in consideration and prepare Order of Magnitude Cost Estimates and Development Budgets.
  • Carry out scenario analysis and optioneering studies alongside the Investment team to determine viability/affordability.
  • Detailed analysis of tender returns including overall unit type cost analysis.
  • Analysis to identify the most cost-efficient unit types, unit layouts, and building materials.
  • Assist in the coordination of value engineering exercises throughout various stages of projects.
  • Liaise with project delivery teams to ensure construction budgets for upcoming developments are robust.
  • Assist in maintaining a database of construction and development costs.
  • Manage the development budget and cash flow.
  • Interface and liaise closely with external consultants, building effective and collaborative working relationships.
  • Liaise closely with all LDA external cost management teams. Review and assess external QS reports and cost documents.
  • Attend Cost Management meetings with the external QS and monthly site visits.
  • Involvement in contractor negotiations where appropriate.
  • Attend meetings and undertake site visits.
  • Assist LDA Development Managers and Construction Managers as required in the management of projects on a day-to-day basis.
  • In collaboration with the LDA Asset Management Team, establish, develop, and maintain life cycle costing analyses and database pertaining to the asset management of LDA developments.
  • Assist in enhancing and optimising cost management standardised documentation.
  • Carry out research/cost analysis to continuously enhance the cost management function.

Person Specification

  • Indicative level of 2-8 years' demonstrable relevant experience with a Contractor, PQS or Developer.
  • Experience with cost management and procurement of residential developments, preferred but not essential.
  • A self-starter, ability to take ownership and responsibility for assigned responsibilities and tasks.
  • Ability to work to multiple deadlines.
  • Ability to work within a team and to appreciate the multi-disciplinary nature of the LDA.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across both internal and external teams.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with clarity of delivery.
  • Degree or Higher in Quantity Surveying.
  • Chartered or in the process of gaining chartership.
  • Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Willingness to attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques, and skills.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, presentation skills, and a team player.
  • A willingness to innovate.


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