Your new company

Hays is proud to partner with a market-leading infrastructure consultancy now delivering a landmark infrastructure programme across Ireland. As part of this exciting growth phase, we’re seeking Cost Managers at multiple levels—from intermediate to senior—to join a high-performing team shaping the future of Irish infrastructure.

Your new role

• 2 days in Newtownabbey
• 1 day in Dublin
• 2 days working from home

• Supporting day-to-day commercial delivery across project phases
• Contract administration, including valuations, forecasting and reporting
• Preparing cost plans, estimates and risk-adjusted cost advice
• Assisting with tender evaluations and commercial governance
• Supporting improvements to cost management systems and templates

• Leading commercial strategy and governance for major road or infrastructure projects
• Overseeing contract compliance and performance monitoring
• Providing expert NEC contractual advice and financial reporting
• Managing high-performing teams and embedding commercial best practices
• Advising clients at governance gateways and public audit levels

What you'll need to succeed

• Tier 1: 15+ years
• Tier 2: 10+ years
• Tier 3: 5+ years

• A proven track record of managing large-scale, complex construction or infrastructure projects, ideally in a regulated environment using NEC contracts
• Strong commercial management experience including cost estimation, pricing, procurement, tender evaluations, and financial reporting
• Proficiency in developing cost plans and estimates for public sector business case approval, governance reviews, and audit scrutiny
• A confident ability to manage technical outputs, contract administration, and compliance throughout the project lifecycle
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and drive outcomes at all levels
• Experience of preparing cost advice for risk and opportunity registers, option appraisals, and financial reporting
• Familiarity with contract documentation, bespoke NEC4 terms, and preparation of bills of quantities or schedules of rates
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work while managing client expectations and deadlines
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to lead high-performing teams, manage resources and performance, and promote best practice
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite and project tools, paired with confident communication—both written and verbal
• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems, and client service quality

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary tailored to experience
• Six-monthly salary reviews and opportunities for fast-track promotion
• Annual bonus, travel allowance and hybrid working
• Exposure to career-defining infrastructure projects and a clear path for progression

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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