Assistant Cost Planner page is loaded## Assistant Cost Plannerlocations: Perth, Western Australia, Australiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: March 16, 2026 (24 days left to apply)job requisition id: REQ-7064884Lendlease is a globally integrated real estate group with core expertise in Investment Management, Development, and Construction. For more than 60 years, we have created thriving places around the globe.**About the Role:**With a national delivery capability, Lendlease Construction provides innovative and industry-leading project management, design and construction services driven by sector focused knowledge and experience. We push boundaries and embrace challenges. Our clients come to us when it's important to handle complexity, drive diversity, offer strategic and long-term value, and to create innovative and sustainable solutions.We're currently looking for an Assistant Cost Planner to join our team in Perth and support our Principal Cost Planner to prepare accurate and timely cost plans, as well as work closely with our design and project teams to ensure that our projects are commercially sound and aligned with Lendlease standards.This role is perfect for someone early in their career who wants to grow within a recognised industry leader and gain exposure to landmark projects in WA.**Your duties may include:*** Assist in preparing cost plans, estimates, and feasibility studies.* Analyse drawings, specifications, and design information to support cost assessments.* Compile and maintain cost databases, benchmarking, and market pricing.* Support value engineering initiatives and design optimisation reviews.* Work collaboratively with internal teams and external consultants.* Assist in risk and opportunity analysis throughout pre‐construction phases.* Contribute to tender and procurement documentation where required.**Desired experience:*** Tertiary qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field.* Strong numerical skills and an analytical mindset.* High attention to detail with an ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation.* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.* A proactive attitude and willingness to learn from experienced cost planning professionals.* Basic understanding of construction methodologies and cost drivers (advantageous).* Familiarity with construction estimating software or Excel (advantageous but not essential).**Benefits of working at Lendlease:*** Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts* Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.* 3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave).* Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities* Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.If you are interested, please submit your application via the link today, or reach out to Ben in the Lendlease Talent Acquisition Team on 0407 463 835 for a confidential discussion today.At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.[](blob:https://lendlease.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/bf4e22b4-a3c8-4fc4-a584-63a194a853af)#J-18808-Ljbffr