Senior Cost Planner

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago


Leatherhead, United Kingdom Wates Full time

We have a great opportunity for a Cost Planner to join our Pre-Construction team working directly for the Cost Planning Function. The business currently has an exciting pipeline of opportunities across a variety of sectors.

The primary focus of the role is to provide early pre-construction cost planning services for the Construction Business pipeline, by example you will be focused in providing cost advice, typically around RIBA Design Stages 0 to 3. Ensuring that early pricing advice is realistic and robust.  

Key Accountabilities will include:


  • Assisting in the profitability and turnover via the delivery of Regional Workload pipeline.
  • The full and accurate production of Cost Plans and Cost Advice covering high value and/or complex projects.
  • Cost plan methods tailored to suit project requirements e.g., cost modelling, elemental GIFA, elemental unit quants/rates, approximate quants and Sector analysis to meet the requirements.
  • Responsible for preparing tender price and construction price inflation forecasting whilst seeking consistency from the Cost Planning Team generally.
  • In support of the Cost Plans, produce benchmarking reports from Wates data sources. 
  • Responsible for preparing standard cost solutions and assisting in the development of complex and bespoke cost planning solutions to supporting budget targets for Wates and their Clients.
  • Ability to identify risk and opportunity data for use in Cost Planning.
  • Interpret construction programmes for use in Cost Planning e.g., Phasing, scope alignment etc.  
  • Attend necessary Meetings internally and externally to execute your role.
  • Engage with supply chain partners for specialist pricing advice and or rate validation and the like.
  • Change management typically through RIBA Stages 0-3.
  • Accountable to Senior Cost Planner, Cost Planning Manager and wider bid teams.

We are looking for ideally HNC/HND in construction or Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction related qualification. As a professional Cost Planner, you will have knowledge of the industry bid processes. Track record in producing accurate cost plans and providing cost advise. A detailed understanding of industry measurement rules e.g., NRM 1. Good understanding of the construction process, technologies and principles. Conversant in the use of specialist industry software.

To be successful in the role Ideally: Will have an open mindset with core values to work, be an excellent communicator for both internal and external customers. Have a ‘team’ working ethos and be able to promote the Wates Brand in a positive and engaging manor.


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