Senior Cost Planner
Core
Lead cost planning, estimating, and quantity surveying for Anglicare's residential, seniors living, and affordable housing development portfolio.
Role type
Senior Cost Planning Manager (Property Development)
Builds
Residential, seniors living, affordable housing, and community developments
Domain
Property Development / Construction
Required skills
Cost planning, Estimating, Quantity surveying, Commercial analysis, Value engineering, Budgeting, Tender review, Cost modelling, Procurement processes, Stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
Advanced understanding of development procurement, Multi-project management, Negotiation, Problem-solving, Data benchmarking
Technologies
Buildsoft, Cubit, CostX, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Lead detailed cost planning, estimating, and quantity surveying activities; Develop and maintain accurate cost plans, budgets, bills of quantities, and feasibility models; Provide commercial insights and value engineering recommendations; Partner with Development, Design, Project, Procurement, and Finance teams; Analyse construction costs, market trends, and commercial risks; Review tender submissions, contract variations, and procurement proposals; Support investment decisions through cost modelling and scenario analysis; Monitor project budgets and forecast final costs; Build and maintain cost databases and benchmarking information.