Job Title: Cost Planner / Estimator - Birmingham
Exciting Opportunity for a Cost Planner / Estimator!
Are you an experienced Cost Planner / Estimator seeking a dynamic role in a thriving company? Join this team in Birmingham and play a crucial role in their continued success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Cost Planning Excellence: Collaborate with the Head of Cost Planning to prepare detailed Cost Plans from initial concept to full working drawings, meeting tight deadlines.
- Land Acquisition Expertise: Provide invaluable commercial and budgetary advice, preparing detailed Cost Plans for land acquisition. Regularly update plans and revise Acquisition Budget as needed.
- Supply Chain Collaboration: Work closely with the supply chain to obtain current day pricing for various work elements, ensuring accurate estimates.
- Cost Database Management: Establish and maintain an efficient cost database covering materials, labor, plant, suppliers, sub-contractors, and preliminaries.
- Material Take-Off Expert: Undertake material take-offs and compile schedules, ensuring precision in the final Build Cost Budget.
- Market Savvy: Stay informed about market and industry trends, seeking technological developments for enhanced cost-effectiveness.
Offer:
- Salary: £50,000 to £60,000 (negotiable) plus package.