The Role
This is an opportunity to work closely with our Estimating, Development, Design and Construction teams, contributing meaningfully to project outcomes from early feasibility through to delivery.
You will be involved early in the design process, providing informed cost advice, developing robust cost plans and estimates, and supporting sound commercial decision-making across a range of high-profile mixed-use residential and commercial office developments.
This role offers genuine exposure to senior leadership, including Directors of the business, and the opportunity to influence both project outcomes and internal commercial processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the preparation of detailed cost plans and estimates across all project stages, from feasibility and concept through to construction and final account.
* Provide strategic cost and commercial advice to senior management, project teams and clients.
* Review design documentation and analyse project components to provide timely, cost-based feedback during the design and ECI phases.
* Undertake value engineering and cost optimisation initiatives while maintaining quality, safety and compliance.
* Prepare and review Bills of Quantities, schedules of rates, tender documentation and pricing submissions.
* Manage tender processes, including tender analysis, contractor interviews and preparation of recommendation reports.
* Monitor cost performance, forecasting and cash flow, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions where required.
* Review construction programs and develop anticipated cost plans and monthly expenditure forecasts.
* Support the development and ongoing refinement of internal cost databases, rates and BOQ information.
* Contribute to the continuous improvement of estimating systems, cost planning tools and commercial processes.
About You
3–5+ years' experience in Cost Planning, Estimating or Quantity Surveying within the commercial construction sector.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret drawings, specifications and project documentation.
Experience preparing elemental cost plans, BOQs and detailed estimates.
Proficiency in cost planning methodologies, benchmarking and rate building.
Commercially astute, detail-focused and confident communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
Motivated to work collaboratively in a design-led, construction-focused environment.
What We Offer
* Flexible work-life balance, including 5 additional paid flexi-leave days per year.
* Quarterly social club events funded by the business.
* Support for further education and professional development (costs covered post-probation).
* Corporate sponsorship of your chosen sporting or recreational group.
* Direct exposure to Directors and senior leadership on exciting, complex projects.
* Ongoing, tailored career planning and clear pathways for progression.
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