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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.
Are you our next Senior MEP Cost Manager?
Location: Dublin, as part of our hybrid working model.
Grade: Manager
Contract type: Permanent
A snapshot of your peer group:
1. Degree Qualified - BSc or MSc - in Quantity Surveying / Cost Management
2. Professionally Qualified - ideally Chartered Quantity Surveying Status with the RICS, CIOB or other equivalent institution
3. Ability to read and interpret MEP Drawings, Specifications & Schematics
4. Understanding of the general MEP Market & Supply Chain
5. Understanding a variety of project types/ Data Centres, Life Sciences, Energy & Manufacturing
6. Understanding of RIAI, NEC & FDIC contracts
7. Experience of preparing bid submissions.
8. Prior line-management experience or mentoring
9. Proven ability to advise clients and design teams on procurement, cost, value and risk, not just cost in isolation
10. Excellent numeracy, verbal and written communication skills
Your responsibilities and achievements will evolve as you enhance your career with us. Here is what you can initially expect:
Our Senior Cost Managers are responsible for promoting and marketing KPMG Construction Advisory and representing KPMG Construction Advisory at a senior level within the industry and within KPMG Construction Advisory and manage the 'day to day' operations of their projects with their teams and support from their supervising Director together with other Directors and Senior Practice personnel.
As a Senior Cost Manager working within the wider team, you will lead and deliver in all aspects of cost management and quantity surveying from project inception to completion.
You will work with an Associate or Director to successfully manage and deliver a number of projects, typically ranging in value from €5m - €500m+.
You will drive performance standards through expert communication and effective use of the performance management process. Maintain and develop good relationships with clients, take every opportunity to uphold and increase the profile of the firm as a provider of professional, premium quality services to the construction industry.
You will also be responsible for managing and mentoring junior staff to deliver our Cost Management service efficiently and effectively.
Duties include:
1. Feasibility estimates
2. Procurement advice
3. Ensuring deliverables are produced to high standards and issued on time
4. Cost planning and Cash-flow forecasting
5. Value and risk management
6. Post contract management
7. Fee generation
8. Supporting and developing team members
9. Supports senior staff in ways to make projects more efficient. Seeks ways to improve accuracy and efficiency of tasks.
10. Client engagement / Maintain client relationships
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.
Here's how KPMG can benefit more than just your career:
1. Discounted health insurance
2. The purchase of additional annual leave
3. Frequent social events to help you build your network
4. Early finish Fridays on bank holiday weekends and throughout the summer months.
5. Relocation assistance for those moving to Ireland
6. Complimentary access to a range of Learning & Development programmes including LinkedIn Learning.
Career progression
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.
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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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