Hays
Cost Planner/Estimator
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My client manages publicly owned buildings across Nottinghamshire, including offices, schools, commercial buildings and more. The organisation has teams across the estates, QS, PM, architecture and Building surveying sectors, specialising in all that they do. Operating within a dynamic and modern office space, my client are forward thinking in all that they do.
Your new role
Working closely with Commercial, Procurement and Operational teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting projects from initial feasibility through to delivery. This includes developing accurate cost plans, supporting procurement activities and helping to ensure projects are effectively coordinated and mobilised for successful execution.
This is a varied and fast-paced position, offering the opportunity to work across multiple projects at different stages of the project lifecycle. The Cost Planner will contribute to the efficient delivery of high-quality construction outcomes, ensuring projects are financially robust, well-planned and aligned with organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and develop cost plans, estimates and pricing information for a range of construction projects.
- Provide cost planning support for feasibility studies and early-stage project development.
- Support the procurement of construction projects through framework agreements, mini-competitions and competitive tender processes.
- Prepare and issue tender enquiries, including quality-based tenders and requests for quotation.
- Collate, analyse and compare quotations from contractors and supply chain partners to support procurement and commercial decision-making.
- Produce project pricing documentation, including preliminaries books, staffing cost schedules and work package information.
- Maintain and update project pipeline trackers, providing visibility of project progress across key delivery stages.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Operations and Commercial colleagues to support effective project planning, programming and mobilisation.
- Assist with procurement and supply chain engagement activities, including performance reviews, market testing and sharing market intelligence.
- Monitor project costs and provide financial insight to support project delivery and value-for-money outcomes.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of pricing, procurement and project tracking processes.
- Prepare reports, procurement records and pricing data to support governance requirements and internal reporting.
- Ensure all activities are carried out in line with internal policies, framework requirements and procurement procedures.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, maintaining high levels of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail.
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What you'll need to succeed
- Experience in cost planning, estimating, quantity surveying or a similar commercial role within the construction industry.
- Good understanding of construction procurement methods, tendering processes and framework agreements.
- Strong commercial awareness and numerical skills.
- Ability to analyse and interpret pricing information from multiple sources.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and multiple project priorities.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and reporting tools.
- Experience within public sector, education or operational building environments would be advantageous.
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What you'll get in return
You will receive a basic salary of £50000 - £60000 as well as up to 20% pension contributions, hybrid working and more!
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