Senior / Lead Cost Planner

A Senior / Lead Cost Planner is required to join a Tier 1 contractor near Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. You will be working pre – contract on major projects in the South East region, for a company that operates a current turnover of circa £700m in the region. This is a great opportunity to work for a top company in a pre – contract cost planning role.

Project Details

You will be working on a variety of major projects across the south east region of the UK.

Responsibilities and Duties

•  Conducting cost planning and estimations on large scale construction projects in the build and civil engineering sectors
•  Conduct budgeting, forecasting and planning on cost
•  Partnering with clients and consultants at all project stages
•  Work using industry standard processes and systems (IT and other) to ensure the effective delivery of projects

Desired Skills and Experience

•  Vast experience of cost planning / estimating on large projects for reputable companies
•  Building and / or civil engineering project experience is required
•  Consultancy and Contracting backgrounds are considered
•  Good technical experience in pre-contract cost management

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

•  Degree in relevant discipline (Quantity Surveying / Construction Management) is desired
•  Chartered member of professional body is desired but not essential

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The company is a tier 1 contractor with a huge presence in the UK. They are a company that offer competitive salaries with great project exposure on some of the most exciting projects in the UK market.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

The company offer a car allowance, health, pension, and other attractive benefits.