Senior Cost Planner

Anglicare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Salary packaging benefits

Professional development

Exclusive discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney is seeking a Senior Cost Planning Manager to lead cost planning across a portfolio of residential, seniors living, affordable housing and community developments. Reporting to the Senior Commercial/Operations Manager, you will drive cost estimation, budgeting, value engineering and risk management throughout the development lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Development, Design, Project Management, Procurement and Finance teams, build cost databases, monitor budgets and

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Property Economics, Project Management or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in residential, mixed-use or major construction projects, ideally within property development environments.
• Strong experience in cost planning, estimating, quantity surveying and commercial analysis.
• Demonstrated capability in detailed cost modelling, budgeting and value engineering.
• Advanced understanding of development and construction procurement processes.
• Experience working across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience using industry-standard tools such as Buildsoft, Cubit, CostX and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead detailed cost planning, estimating and quantity surveying activities across multiple development projects.
• Develop and maintain highly accurate cost plans, budgets, bills of quantities and feasibility models.
• Provide commercial insights and value engineering recommendations that optimise project outcomes.
• Partner with Development Managers, Design Managers, Project Managers, Procurement and Finance teams to support informed decision making.
• Analyse construction costs, market trends, procurement opportunities and commercial risks.
• Review tender submissions, contract variations and procurement proposals.
• Support investment decisions through robust cost modelling and scenario analysis.
• Develop reporting frameworks and commercial analytics to improve project performance.
• Monitor project budgets and forecast final costs while identifying opportunities for efficiency and savings.
• Build and maintain comprehensive cost databases and benchmarking information across the property portfolio.

Skills

Cost planning

Estimating

Quantity surveying

Budgeting

Value engineering

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial analysis

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Construction Economics

Property Economics

Tools

Buildsoft

Cubit

CostX

Microsoft Office

Job description

Introduction

Transform lives, every single day Do you want a career that means more? At Anglicare Sydney, we bring the strength, expertise and commitment to create places where people can thrive. For more than 170 years, we've been supporting society's most vulnerable and enriching the lives of over 40,000 people each year. As we continue to grow our property development portfolio, we're seeking an experienced Senior Cost Planning Manager to join our Seniors Communities team and play a critical role in shaping the future of our residential, seniors living, affordable housing and community developments.

Role Summary

Your opportunity Reporting to the Senior Commercial/Operations Manager - Property Development, you will lead the cost planning function across a diverse portfolio of active and future developments. You'll provide trusted commercial advice across the full development lifecycle, helping to drive investment decisions, maximise value, manage risk and ensure projects are delivered within budget while maintaining quality outcomes. From early acquisition and feasibility assessments through to construction delivery and post-completion analysis, your expertise will influence some of Anglicare's most significant development projects. With integrity and resilience, you will: Lead detailed cost planning, estimating and quantity surveying activities across multiple development projects. Develop and maintain highly accurate cost plans, budgets, bills of quantities and feasibility models. Provide commercial insights and value engineering recommendations that optimise project outcomes. Partner with Development Managers, Design Managers, Project Managers, Procurement and Finance teams to support informed decision making. Analyse construction costs, market trends, procurement opportunities and commercial risks. Review tender submissions, contract variations and procurement proposals. Support investment decisions through robust cost modelling and scenario analysis. Develop reporting frameworks and commercial analytics to improve project performance. Monitor project budgets and forecast final costs while identifying opportunities for efficiency and savings. Build and maintain comprehensive cost databases and benchmarking information across the property portfolio.

What You'll Bring

You are a commercially astute cost planning professional with extensive experience supporting large-scale residential, mixed-use or property development projects. You combine deep technical expertise with strategic thinking and are known for delivering reliable cost advice, strong stakeholder engagement and exceptional attention to detail. You are comfortable operating in complex environments and influencing outcomes across a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Degree qualification in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Property Economics, Project Management or a related discipline.
• 10+ years' experience in residential, mixed-use or major construction projects, ideally within property development environments.
• Strong experience in cost planning, estimating, quantity surveying and commercial analysis.
• Demonstrated capability in detailed cost modelling, budgeting and value engineering.
• Advanced understanding of development and construction procurement processes.
• Experience working across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical, negotiation and problem-solving capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience using industry-standard tools such as Buildsoft, Cubit, CostX and Microsoft Office applications.

Why Anglicare?

We provide meaningful opportunities and choice, both for the individuals and communities we support and the dedicated people here who make it happen. At Anglicare, you'll benefit from the stability, scale and opportunity that comes with one of Australia's most respected not-for-profit organisations. You'll work alongside talented professionals who are committed to delivering projects that create long-term social impact while developing your own career in a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Benefits

• Flexible work options to support work and life balance.
• Salary packaging benefits, with up to $15,900 tax-free each year.
• Additional salary packaging benefits of up to $2,650 for accommodation, meals and entertainment.
• Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Exclusive discounts at more than 400 retailers.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Fitness Passport with access to over 800 participating gyms for you and your family.

Employee Assistance Program

At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it.

Employee Referral Program

Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service.

Formal Recognition

The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.

EEO Statement

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds. We are as wonderfully diverse as the customers and communities we support. While we are guided by our Christian-based values, our team includes people of all faiths and backgrounds who share our commitment to serving others. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging.

Application Close Date

Application Close Date: November 27, 2026

We Belief and Rewards

Are you ready for a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the strategy to make it happen. At Anglicare, we’re building a future where every voice counts. We celebrate diversity, champion equity, and foster a culture of belonging - because your unique perspective helps shape stronger communities. Joining our team means becoming part of a values-led community, committed to transforming lives across aged care, housing, mental health, disability and family services. Here, you'll find the stability and support to build a meaningful career while making a positive impact in the lives of our society’s most vulnerable people. Because your passion for helping others deserves a home where it can truly flourish. Anglicare is where you can do the best work of your life. Your rewards and benefits We believe that caring for others starts with caring for our people. Because you put so much heart into helping the most vulnerable in our community, we're committed to supporting you to thrive both professionally and personally. Here, we recognise that meaningful work deserves meaningful support. So, we've designed a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits that reflect our values and make a real difference to your life. We support your career by investing in your growth, balance and security through professional development opportunities. We also offer competitive salary packaging, wellbeing programs and generous discounts for you and your family. Staff Rewards Enjoy access to our staff rewards portal, with exclusive discounts to over 400 retailers, free wellbeing resources and more. Salary Packaging Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay! With salary packaging, up to $15,900 of your income is tax free. You can also spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals and entertainment… tax free! Employee Assistance Program At Anglicare, we care about your mental wellbeing, both at work and at home. Our confidential Employee Assistance Program provides free counselling as you need it. Employee Referral Program Be rewarded with a $1,200 incentive every time you help us find the right person for a permanent role! Simply go to our careers page, refer a friend for a permanent role, and if they're hired, you’ll receive an additional $1,200 (taxable) payment when they reach six months of service. Formal Recognition The Performance Review process supports your professional goals through ongoing conversations and feedback from your manager. Your Annual Review Conversation provides an opportunity to formally recognise and reward outstanding performance through career progression, skill development and secondment.