Senior Cost Planner / Estimator

Play a key role in Lendlease’s construction strategy, and strong pipeline of work in NSWWork on iconic projects with a team of high performing Cost Planners and EstimatorsLong-term career development opportunities, plus attractive salary, and employee benefits on offerAbout the role:Lendlease have an exciting career opportunity for a Senior Cost Planner to join our NSW Cost Planning team, to help drive our upcoming pipeline of work in the region.This will be a hands-on role, where you will be an important contributor to Lendlease’s construction and development strategy, driving the production of conceptual and detailed cost plans, estimates and value engineering on a range of varied major projects throughout Australia, as well as controlling project costs during the concept design, design development phase, through construction cost reporting to final cost analysis.To be successful, you will need:10+ years’ experience in the Building and Construction industry, with experience creating cost plans and estimates for large-scale construction projects, working for a main contractor and/or QS firm.Relevant University qualifications in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or equivalent.Sound technical skills in measurement and preparation of Bills of Quantities in line with industry and Quantity Surveying standards.Have strong local industry networks, knowledge of the NSW subcontractor market and willingness to engage with subcontractors and suppliers when working on tenders and projects.Experience driving high quality outcomes, ensuring timelines are met, and managing multiple stakeholders with competing demands.Strong written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills.Proficiency in CostX, and Microsoft Excel.About Lendlease:At Lendlease we create award-winning urban precincts, new communities for older people and young families just starting out, retail precincts, and workplaces to the highest sustainability standards. We are also privileged to create essential civic and social infrastructure including state-of-the-art hospitals, universities, and stadiums around the world.Benefits of working at Lendlease:We are committed to developing and retaining the best people and provide the best possible learning and development opportunities. We are a company who thrive on our employee’s wellbeing, and offer benefits including:Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discountsBalance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits. ​26 weeks paid parental leave for both parents4x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave)Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunitiesBonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificingLendlease provides a wide range of benefits to support our employees through their everyday lives. Our flexible work arrangements make it possible to shape your working day accordingly. We embrace the value of a vibrant and diverse workforce and recognise that our people have different experiences and needs at different times.If you feel this position is suited to your skills, experience, and career aspirations, please apply on the link now or reach out to Ben Gisik in the TA team on 0407 463 835 for a confidential chat today.Visit for additional opportunities.At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.