Senior Cost Planning & Value Lead — Property Development

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax‑fee

Salary packaging up to $2,650 for AC,+

Ongoing professional development

Exclusive retailer discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Anglicare Sydney invites a Senior Cost Planning Manager to lead cost planning across residential, seniors living, affordable housing and community developments. You will guide cost models, budgets and procurement strategies, collaborating with Development, Design, Project Management and Finance teams to optimise value and manage risk.

With 10+ years' experience in major construction or property development, you will influence investment decisions and deliver cost insights that support

Qualifications

• Degree in Quantity Surveying, Construction Economics, Property Economics or 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

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying / Construction Economics / Property Economics

Project Management

Tools

Buildsoft

Cubit

CostX

MS Office

Job description

Anglicare Sydney invites a Senior Cost Planning Manager to lead cost planning across residential, seniors living, affordable housing and community developments. You will guide cost models, budgets and procurement strategies, collaborating with Development, Design, Project Management and Finance teams to optimise value and manage risk.

With 10+ years' experience in major construction or property development, you will influence investment decisions and deliver cost insights that support