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 This is a hybrid position offering flexibility and variety: 2 days in Newtownabbey 1 day in Dublin 2 days working from home Roles will vary depending on experience. You'll support or lead on key commercial management activities under NEC4 contracts, supporting the strategic delivery of high-value infrastructure projects. What You'll Be Doing: Intermediate-level responsibilities include: 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 Senior-level responsibilities include: 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 We're hiring across three tiers of experience: Tier 1: 15+ years Tier 2: 10+ years Tier 3: 5+ years You'll need a degree in Quantity Surveying (or equivalent), strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven ability to manage cost and risk across complex infrastructure projects. NEC contract knowledge is essential. Successful candidates will demonstrate: 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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: Quantity Surveyor Cost Manager Infrastructure Benefits: Competitive