Cost Planner

Birmingham Source: WhatJobs
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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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