Cost Planner

Cost Planner / Senior QS | Residential Developer | Dublin City / Hybrid | c.€90k–€100k + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cost Planner to join a leading residential developer, supporting pre-contract quantity surveying functions under the guidance of a Senior Cost Planner. This is a dynamic, hands-on role that will contribute directly to project decisions from early feasibility through to detailed design.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of cost plans from feasibility to detailed planning stages.
• Assist in measurement and interpretation of planned works.
• Attend design team meetings and report updates to the Senior Cost Planner.
• Provide benchmarking and budget insights from live projects.
• Collaborate with sales teams to align specifications with market expectations.
• Assist in preparing and interpreting Bills of Quantities.
• Contribute to maintaining a comprehensive cost database.
• Support in preparing and submitting Part V applications.
• Liaise with PQS consultants and ensure current project information is shared.
• Attend meetings and site visits as required.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years’ post-graduate experience with a PQS or developer.
• Strong communication, analytical, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Buildsoft-Cubit, Cost-ex (or similar), and Microsoft Office.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and comfortable managing multiple tasks.
• A proactive team player with the ability to work independently.

Benefits and Package

• Competitive salary- c. €90k-€100k+
• Performance related bonus
• Pension scheme with matching contributions
• Full health insurance with Irish Life health
• Annual salary review
• Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme & funding
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Talent Development Programmes
• Approved Profit Sharing Scheme
• Company vehicle (role dependent) and more!

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to be part of a dynamic cost planning team, contributing to key project decisions from the ground up.