Cost Planner

Contract / temp to perm Cost Planner urgently required

A leading residential developer is seeking an experienced Cost Planner to join their team and support their growing portfolio of projects. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of high-quality residential developments, including low-rise and high-rise schemes, with project values ranging from £10m to £250m +.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in cost planning, feasibility studies, and early-stage project involvement. You will play a key role in ensuring projects are delivered on budget and to a high standard.

• Competitive pay
• Attractive benefits package (for permanent roles)
• Work on prestigious residential projects
• Career progression opportunities
• Flexible working environment

• Preparing and managing cost plans and budgets
• Conducting feasibility studies and cost estimates
• Advising on procurement strategies
• Benchmarking costs against similar projects
• Supporting bid submissions and tendering processes
• Collaborating with design and delivery teams

• Strong residential development experience, particularly in early-stage cost planning
• Proficiency with cost management software (e.g., CostX, Excel)
• Excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Familiarity with procurement processes and residential construction methods
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related field preferred

• Residential Developments (low-rise and high-rise)
• Mixed-use Schemes
• Regeneration Projects

• Duration: Ongoing / Temp-to-perm / Permanent
• Start Date: ASAP

Note:

• All applications are kept confidential.
• You will be contacted before the submission of your CV to any client.
• Due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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