Cost Planner

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property developer in London seeks a Cost Planner or Senior Cost Planner to join their commercial team. The role involves delivering in-house cost planning, influencing projects from feasibility through to construction, and managing consultant teams. Candidates should have a strong background in cost planning and experience in residential projects.

Qualifications

• Background in cost planning, estimating, or pre-construction.
• Strong understanding of residential or mixed-use developments.
• Confident in cost planning from first principles.

Responsibilities

• Leading cost plans for new sites and early-stage schemes.
• Managing consultant input and overseeing project budgets.
• Advising on procurement strategy and value engineering.

Skills

Cost Planning

Estimating

Project Budget Management

Procurement Strategy

Job description

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Title: Senior Cost Planner / Cost Planner

Location: London

Company: Client Side Developer

LOBA are currently working with a London-based property developer is looking to appoint a Cost Planner or Senior Cost Planner to join their growing commercial team.

This is a client-side role, working across early-stage feasibility, cost planning, and pre-construction input on high-quality residential-led schemes. You'll be part of a business that delivers everything in-house, you will also have a direct impact on how projects are shaped from day one.

What you'll be doing:

• Leading cost plans for new sites and early-stage schemes
• Working closely with internal design and delivery teams to shape viable, buildable developments
• Managing consultant input and overseeing project budgets from feasibility to start on site
• Advising on procurement strategy and value engineering opportunities
• Feeding into board-level appraisals and supporting land bids

What they're looking for:

• Background in cost planning, estimating, or pre-construction (Developer, Contractor, or Consultancy)
• Strong understanding of residential or mixed-use developments (London focus preferred)
• Confident in cost planning from first principles and managing consultant teams
• A commercially minded, detail-focused individual who wants influence early in the project lifecycle.