Description

In the cost‑management delivery strand, the associate will lead cost services on office fit‑out projects, establish and apply best‑practice processes, provide cost planning, control and value‑engineering expertise from concept to completion, manage procurement and tender activities, and deliver accurate cost reporting, change management and final account settlement. The role also involves mentoring colleagues, ensuring compliance with JLL global standards and Irish regulations, and developing additional services such as lifecycle costing, carbon accounting and ESG assessments.

The business‑development component focuses on identifying and pursuing opportunities to extend JLL’s cost‑management services into base‑build and shell‑and‑core projects, building relationships with developers, main contractors and institutional clients, preparing proposals and leading client presentations, and collaborating with other JLL service lines to offer integrated solutions while representing the firm at industry events and tracking market trends.

Process development and leadership responsibilities include establishing a formal cost‑management function within JLL Ireland, creating scalable processes to support team growth, providing technical leadership, and contributing to strategic planning for the service‑line expansion.

• Lead cost management on office fit‑out projects.
• Implement best‑practice cost management processes across the Irish team.
• Provide cost planning, control, and value engineering from concept to completion.
• Manage procurement, tender documentation, and contractor selection.
• Deliver cost reporting, change management, and final account settlement.
• Mentor colleagues and ensure compliance with global standards and Irish regulations.
• Develop new services such as lifecycle costing, carbon accounting and ESG assessments.
• Identify and pursue base‑build and shell‑and‑core cost‑management opportunities.
• Build relationships with developers, main contractors, and institutional clients.
• Prepare proposals and lead client presentations for large development projects.
• Collaborate with other JLL service lines to deliver integrated solutions.
• Represent JLL at industry events and maintain market intelligence on cost trends.
• Establish a formal cost‑management function and scalable processes for team growth.
• Provide technical leadership and contribute to strategic planning for service‑line expansion.

Requirements

Essential requirements are a bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics or a related discipline, chartered status (preferred), 6–10 years of cost‑management experience in the Irish or UK construction industry (including at least five years on office fit‑outs), proven ability to set up cost‑management procedures, solid business‑development exposure, strong knowledge of Irish procurement and contracts, experience managing projects valued €2 M+, excellent communication and stakeholder skills, proficiency with cost‑management software and MS Office, and a full driving licence with willingness to travel. Preferred qualifications include consultancy experience, knowledge of sustainable construction and green‑building standards, existing industry relationships, and mentoring experience.

• Hold a bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying or related field; chartered status preferred.
• Possess 6–10 years’ cost‑management experience, including ≥5 years in office fit‑outs.
• Demonstrated ability to create and implement cost‑management procedures and business development.
• Strong knowledge of Irish construction procurement, contracts and market conditions.
• Experience managing projects valued €2 M+; proficient in cost‑management software and MS Office.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel throughout Ireland.
• (Preferred) Experience in a major consultancy, sustainable construction knowledge, and existing industry relationships.

Benefits

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way by combining world‑class services, advisory and technology for clients. The firm is committed to hiring talented people, helping them thrive, grow meaningful careers and find a place where they belong, whether they come from commercial real‑estate, skilled trades or technology backgrounds.

JLL offers a competitive salary, performance‑based bonus, comprehensive benefits (health insurance, pension, life assurance), hybrid working arrangements, professional development support, clear pathways for team growth, access to a global network and career progression opportunities, and travel expense reimbursement. The role provides exceptional growth potential to build and eventually lead a specialised cost‑management team as the client base expands.

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus and comprehensive benefits (health, pension, life assurance).
• Hybrid working, professional development support, and clear pathway for team growth.
• Access to JLL’s global network and career progression opportunities.

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