Estimator & Cost Planner - Build Budgets & Value

Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC); Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

U Days

Birthday leave

Fitness Passport

Calm

Novated leasing

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC) is seeking an experienced Estimator/Cost Planner to join our NSW-based teams. You will develop detailed cost estimates, review drawings and specs, and support budgets throughout planning and design.

With 3–5 years' experience and a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field, you will collaborate with project teams, procurement, and subcontractors to identify value, manage cost risks and improve outcomes.

Qualifications

• Three to five years’ experience in estimating, cost planning or quantity surveying.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related discipline.
• Knowledge of building contracts, procurement processes and cost controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates covering materials, labour, equipment and overheads.
• Review drawings and specifications, and perform quantity take-offs.
• Develop budgets and support forecasts through cost trends analysis.
• Collaborate with procurement, subcontractors and suppliers to obtain pricing.
• Identify cost risks and suggest practical mitigation strategies.
• Explore alternative materials and methods to improve value while maintaining quality.
• Prepare clear cost reports and communicate recommendations to project teams.

Skills

Estimating

Cost planning

Quantity surveying

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Job description

Richard Crookes Constructions (RCC) is seeking an experienced Estimator/Cost Planner to join our NSW-based teams. You will develop detailed cost estimates, review drawings and specs, and support budgets throughout planning and design.

With 3–5 years' experience and a degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or related field, you will collaborate with project teams, procurement, and subcontractors to identify value, manage cost risks and improve outcomes.