Senior Cost Management Lead - Asset Management

Dublin Airport Authority plc; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport services organization in Dublin is seeking a Cost Management Specialist to oversee project expenditures and ensure compliance with contractual principles. The successful candidate will develop cost control strategies and reporting systems, prepare budgets, forecasts, and cashflows while tracking variances and risks. You will manage contractor submissions and present budget proposals to senior management. Ideal for someone with strong analytical skills and experience in cost management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cost management and project expenditure control.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost management across asset management projects.
• Develop and implement cost control strategies and reporting systems.
• Prepare, monitor, and report budgets and forecasts.

Job description

Overview

We're an airport industry leader with operations in four continents and over 3000 employees working together to ensure we deliver the best services for all our customers globally. We are a fast‑paced, energetic and diverse company offering careers that range from IT, Finance, Technical, Airport Operations to frontline security and customer‑focused roles.

This role is responsible for the effective control of project expenditure, ensuring compliance with contractual reimbursement principles (e.g., schedules of rates, bills of quantities, and materials on/off‑site payments), and the provision of accurate and timely cost advice to support informed decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee cost management across asset management projects, ensuring alignment with objectives, contracts, and governance.
• Develop and implement cost control strategies, processes, and reporting systems.
• Prepare, monitor, and report budgets, forecasts, and cashflow; track variances and risks.
• Manage and validate contractor submissions, valuations, claims, and final accounts.
• Produce and review detailed Bills of Quantities; provide cost advice, benchmarking, and support to procurement.
• Ensure compliance with standards, audits, and assurance requirements.
• Act as primary cost management contact, providing clear and timely information to stakeholders for asset management.
• Lead the preparation of the annual capital budget and cashflow projections for Capital Delivery, ensuring alignment with programme priorities and funding availability.
• Present and agree budget proposals and forecasts with the Senior Management Team, incorporating input from project leads and cost consultants.
• Foster collaboration with project teams, consultants, and contractors to achieve value for money.
• Promote cost awareness, identify improvements, and stay updated on industry trends.