Senior Cost Planner

7 days ago

Canberra, ACT, Australia Laing O'Rourke Full time

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Cost Planner to join our commercial team in the defence sector. The successful candidate will be based in Canberra, ACT.

Key Responsibilities

  • In collaboration with the Design Manager, undertake ongoing review of the developing design throughout all design phases and provide cost planning advice to ensure it is developing within budget allowances.
  • Maintain thorough knowledge of the developing design and influence cost-effective outcomes by attending design meetings and providing appropriate cost advice where required.
  • Provide design consultants with budget-informed direction in a timely manner to facilitate the design development process within budget parameters.
  • Explore, price, and propose innovative and cost-effective value engineering and design options to the project team and maintain a register of these potential items throughout the course of the project.
  • Identify, price, and submit head contract variations to the client, and negotiate financial outcomes with the client's representatives.
  • Undertake regular quantity verification analysis on the developing design to ensure current scope does not exceed contractual scope and associated budget allowances.
  • In conjunction with the Commercial Manager, develop the project Budget-to-Build to a suitable format for the project, ensuring it is mapped to the original tender budget.

About You

  • Minimum 5 years industry experience in similar positions.
  • Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Quantity Surveying preferable.
  • Advanced experience in Estimating/Cost Planning, Risk Identification, and Value Engineering, with knowledge and experience of large, complex projects including defence.
  • Demonstrated ability to review the detail of a developing design in accordance with budget requirements, and influence design outcomes accordingly.
  • Sound technical construction knowledge.

Benefits

We work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected, and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, an industry-leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option, and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality.

The estimated salary for this role is AU$120,000 - AU$180,000 per annum, depending on experience.

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