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Posted 10 August, 2026

Senior Cost Manager

Hatched Recruitment Group
Belfast, NIR, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Cost Manager | Belfast

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Construction Consultancy | Career Progression Opportunity

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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Cost Manager to join a highly regarded construction consultancy based in Belfast.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Cost Manager who is looking to take the next step in their career, working on a diverse portfolio of exciting projects across Northern Ireland and the wider island of Ireland.

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You will join a collaborative Cost Management team, working closely with Directors and senior stakeholders while delivering high-quality commercial advice across a range of sectors including commercial, healthcare, education, residential, infrastructure, public sector development, regeneration and mixed-use schemes.

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The Role:

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As Senior Cost Manager, you will take responsibility for managing projects from a cost and commercial perspective, providing expert advice throughout the project lifecycle.

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Key responsibilities include:

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• Preparing cost estimates, cost plans and procurement strategies

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• Managing tender processes, analysis and reporting

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• Providing contract administration and commercial management support

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• Managing valuations, payment assessments, change control and cost reporting

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• Supporting risk management, value engineering and final account negotiations

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• Building strong relationships with clients, contractors and project teams

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• Supporting junior team members and contributing to team development

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• Assisting with business development and maintaining long-term client relationships

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About You:

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• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying or a related discipline

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• Experienced Cost Manager / Senior Quantity Surveyor with strong consultancy experience preferred

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• Solid pre and post-contract experience

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• Experience working with construction contracts including JCT, NEC or similar

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• Strong commercial awareness with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

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• Confident managing client relationships and working independently

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• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members

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• MRICS qualified or working towards chartership (preferred)

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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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• Competitive salary and benefits package

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• Opportunity to progress towards Associate Director and Director level

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• Exposure to a wide variety of challenging and high-profile projects

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• Direct access to senior leadership and decision-makers

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• Professional development, training and membership support

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• Opportunity to collaborate with wider industry specialists and experienced professionals

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• A supportive culture focused on long-term career development

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If you are an experienced Cost Manager looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career and work on exciting projects, we would love to hear from you.

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Belfast - Some Island of Ireland Travel

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Cost Management | Quantity Surveying

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Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.