Cost Planner

Galliard Homes; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property development firm in Camden Town is seeking an experienced Cost Planner to join their established team. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in residential development or cost consultancy, along with expertise in Building Elemental Cost analysis. You will contribute to high-end projects across London while enjoying various benefits, including a car allowance and private healthcare.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Matching contribution pension scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Sponsorship of professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience working for a Residential Developer or Cost Consultant.
• Detailed knowledge of NRM1 and IPMS.
• Experience with mixed-use residential developments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Value Engineering Budget advice.
• Collaborate with Design and Construction teams.
• Provide cost advice during design phases.

Skills

Building Elemental Cost analysis

Residential New build experience

Cost estimation and planning

iTWO Cost X software

Education

RICS or CIOB qualified

Job description

Overview

ongoing development of iTWO Cost X Cost Planning and Estimating software. Preparation of Value Engineering Budget advice. Preparation of, or scrutiny of externally prepared NRM based Cost Estimates and/or Formal Cost Plans. Attendance of pre-planning DTMs' to assist design decisions. Preparation of formal Cost Planning model(s). Collaboration with Design and Construction team members to provide cost advice during conceptual and detailed design phases. Advice to Procurement teams on Elemental Scope of Works analysis for resource tendering.

The Person

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following:

• Minimum 10 years' experience working for a Residential Developer or Cost Consultant
• RICS or CIOB qualified
• Detailed knowledge and familiarity of Building Elemental Cost analysis, NRM1 and the IPMS
• Extensive experience in Residential New build across low rise, medium and high-rise properties
• Knowledge of mixed use residential led developments would also be desirable.
• Experience of iTWO Cost X software desirable but not essential.

Benefits

• As a family-owned business, we want everyone to feel at home from day one.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Car allowance
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• Matching contribution pension scheme
• Discretionary salary and bonus review
• Employee assistance programme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Discount portal
• Cycle to work scheme
• Volunteering
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications and accreditations

Who are we?

Founded in 1992 and with over 350 employees Galliard Homes is London's largest privately owned property development and management group overseeing residential, hospitality, mixed-use, and commercial projects across London, the Home Counties, and the Midlands. Galliard has a £4 billion portfolio of over 6,905 homes and 296,065 square feet of commercial developments under construction. With an impressive portfolio of award-winning developments, we are proud to be considered as London's leading property developer.

The Position

We are currently recruiting a Cost Planner to join Galliard Homes at our Head Office in Loughton Essex. As an experienced Cost Planner, you will be part of an established commercial department working together to deliver high-end developments across London and the surrounding areas. You will be responsible for the following duties: Collection and analysis of empirical construction cost data. Maintenance of Building Element Cost metrics. Assist in the