Cost Planner

Overview

In this role you will develop cost plans and estimates to support bid-winning activity within a collaborative pre-construction environment. You’ll work with Pre-Construction, Commercial, Design and Operations teams to shape projects from concept to tender submission. You’ll contribute to robust proposals by analyzing information, engaging suppliers, and supporting value engineering. This is a chance to impact a diverse regional pipeline while progressing your career in construction cost planning.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• career development opportunities
• supportive, collaborative pre-construction team environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost plans, budgets and detailed estimates across a range of construction projects
• Support the development of tender submissions and pricing strategies
• Collaborate with design, commercial and delivery teams to ensure robust and deliverable proposals
• Analyse project information, drawings and specifications to identify risks, opportunities and cost drivers
• Engage with supply chain partners to obtain competitive quotations
• Contribute to value engineering and buildability discussions
• Maintain accurate benchmarking data and support continuous improvement

Key requirements

• Experience in a Cost Planning or Estimating role within construction (contractor or consultancy)
• Understanding of construction methodologies, procurement routes and market conditions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical information
• Commercially aware, detail-focused and able to manage multiple inputs
• A collaborative approach, with experience working within pre-construction teams

• Collaborative
• Detail-oriented
• Commercially aware
• Cost planning
• Estimating
• Interpretation of drawings and specifications

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