AddressAbout us:
BADGE is an award-winning commercial construction company with 40 years’ experience delivering quality projects nationwide.
We are Australian-owned, with a turnover of over $400M, and employ over 300 high-performing professionals at our offices in Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Maroochydore, Perth and Darwin.
We are currently seeking an early career Cost Planner to join our thriving national procurement team in our Keswick office. You will be responsible for securing first class and award-winning projects.
About you:
This role requires an individual who is highly motivated with a keen eye for detail and the ability to ‘look outside the box’. Your passion for construction and cost planning and estimating processes will show through with the quality and accuracy of your work. You’ll have sound technical knowledge and be able to adapt to the varied projects in our portfolio.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in cost planning, quantity surveying, estimating or project delivery roles
- A proactive and delivery focused work ethic
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related discipline.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting alternative bids, design optimisation, and value management
- Producing tender deliverables and tender submissions
- Assisting in the accurate and timely production of high-level estimates and cost plans
- Aiding in the procurement of subcontractors and suppliers
- Collaborating closely with site and design teams, consultants and clients to ensure project objectives are met
- Using your understanding of cost planning and estimating processes and systems including building practices, methodology and legislation
- Accurate and timely production of high-level estimates and cost plans
- Reading and interpretation of plans, drawings and understand price risk, making recommendations in regards to contract cost and profitability
- Reviewing and understanding contract terms and conditions
- Preparing and progressing cost plans from concept to construction
- Delivery of cost plans through programs such as Cost X, Estimate One and MS Project
A tertiary qualification in Construction Management / Quantity Surveying or similar is required.
What being at BADGE is all about:
We’re looking for individuals aligned with our vision and values. Joining our team puts you at the centre of our mission to be Contractor of Choice – and we uphold that by working hard with our clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver outstanding projects.
We want someone who will continuously strive to do their best but will also have a laugh with their peers and contribute to our fun and inclusive culture that we are so proud of.
The Perks!
We don’t just talk about our people being our best asset, we actually show it. Working with BADGE means you will challenge yourself on a variety of rewarding projects in a friendly environment. Joining us is a positive move, and you will be supported and encouraged to develop your career right from your first day. We are also proud to offer you:
- An enjoyable, fast-paced and professional working environment that’s not too formal
- Flexible options for work/life balance and support through our Employee Assistance Program
- Free car parking, a full health assessment upon employment and annual flu vaccinations
- Committees that focus on social interaction, Reconciliation, Health & Wellness, Safety, Business Improvement, community engagement and charitable causes
- Paid Parental Leave
- Competitive remuneration package commensurate with your experience
Don’t meet every single requirement? Don’t let that stop you from applying for a role with us!. Our inclusive and diverse workplace can’t be that way without a variety of people and their experiences, within it.
If this role is one that appeals to you, but your CV doesn’t meet all of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply – your interest in us might just mean we have a role that’s the perfect fit for you.
Applicants who are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander are encouraged to apply.
To find out more visit www.badge.net.au, email ***********@badge.net.au or contact us on (08) 8293 5***.
BADGE does not accept unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles from external agencies or suppliers via any method. If any candidates are submitted in an unsolicited manner, we will consider this as a direct candidate application to BADGE and no fee will be payable.
