Senior Cost Planner | Developer
An opportunity to join an ambitious property developer with an international presence and a growing UK business. Known for creating large-scale, design-led communities, the business brings together residential, commercial and lifestyle spaces with a focus on quality and long-term value.
This role offers the chance to influence major developments from the outset, working closely with senior decision-makers and multidisciplinary teams as the business expands its UK portfolio.
The role
You’ll provide cost planning and commercial advice throughout the early development stages, helping turn design ambitions into commercially viable schemes.
- Prepare feasibility estimates, budgets and detailed cost plans.
- Advise on the cost implications of design proposals, specifications and construction methods.
- Lead benchmarking, value engineering and cost risk assessments.
- Work closely with development, design and construction teams to maintain budget alignment.
- Review and challenge external cost consultant submissions.
- Assess procurement options and provide clear recommendations.
- Track design changes and present cost updates to senior stakeholders.
About you
- Experience in cost planning or estimating within a developer, consultancy or main contractor.
- A track record of supporting large, complex developments through pre-construction.
- Strong understanding of construction costs, procurement and market pricing.
- Confident challenging assumptions and influencing design decisions.
- A relevant qualification in quantity surveying, construction economics or a related discipline.
- MRICS or an equivalent professional qualification would be advantageous.
Why join?
- Help shape a growing UK development business.
- Influence design and commercial decisions from an early stage.
- Work closely with senior leadership on complex, ambitious schemes.
- Build your career within an internationally established developer.
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