Cost Planner / Senior Cost Planner | Tier 2 builder
I'm recruiting for a Senior Cost Planner to join a well‐established national Tier 2 builder based in Sydney. This is a key role within a high‐performing pre‐construction team, focused on bids and tenders across commercial, health and education projects. The business is a privately‐owned, values‐led contractor with over 30 years' experience delivering projects across the east coast of Australia, known for its collaborative culture, repeat client base and consistent pipeline of work.
The Role
* Lead cost planning and tender submissions across mixed use residential, commercial, health and education projects
* Develop detailed cost plans and pricing strategies from early design through to tender stage
* Manage subcontractor engagement, including scope alignment, pricing and market coverage across key trades
* Review and analyze subcontractor returns, identifying risks, gaps and value engineering opportunities
* Work closely with design, delivery and client teams to drive buildability and cost outcomes
* Contribute to bid strategy and support handover to delivery teams, including budgets and key commercial inputs
Required Experience
* Proven experience as a Cost Planner or Senior Cost Planner working for a head contractor
* Strong background delivering tenders on mixed use residential, commercial, health, or education projects
* Experience across projects typically ranging from $50M–$300M+
* Strong technical understanding of building methodologies, services and buildability
* High level of commercial acumen with the ability to balance competitiveness and risk
Why Consider It
* Join a highly regarded national Tier 2 builder with a stable pipeline of work
* Work across a diverse range of projects with exposure to major tenders
* Collaborative, team‐focused culture with a strong emphasis on people and retention
* Clear career progression within a well‐established business
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