Strategic Cost Planning Expert

1 week ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Lendlease Full time
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Lendlease is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Planner to join our NSW Cost Planning team, driving the production of conceptual and detailed cost plans, estimates and value engineering on a range of varied major projects throughout Australia.

About the Role:

This hands-on position will see you play a key role in Lendlease's construction strategy, working on iconic projects with a high-performing team of Cost Planners and Estimators. You'll have long-term career development opportunities, plus an attractive salary and employee benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Create cost plans and estimates for large-scale construction projects, working for a main contractor and/or QS firm.
  • Manage project costs during the concept design, design development phase, through construction cost reporting to final cost analysis.
  • Drive high-quality outcomes, ensuring timelines are met, and manage multiple stakeholders with competing demands.
Requirements:
  • 10+ years' experience in the Building and Construction industry.
  • Relevant University qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent.
  • Sound technical skills in measurement and preparation of Bills of Quantities in line with industry and Quantity Surveying standards.
  • Strong local industry networks, knowledge of the NSW subcontractor market and willingness to engage with subcontractors and suppliers when working on tenders and projects.
  • Experience driving high-quality outcomes, ensuring timelines are met, and managing multiple stakeholders with competing demands.
Benefits:
  • A competitive annual salary of approximately $120,000 - $180,000 AUD.
  • A comprehensive benefits package including health & wellbeing program, work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave, and extensive family support benefits.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
About Lendlease:

Lendlease creates award-winning urban precincts, new communities for older people and young families just starting out, retail precincts, and workplaces to the highest sustainability standards. We're committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities.



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