Cost Planning and Commercial Lead

SNG (Sovereign Network Group); Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Generous pension scheme matching up to 12%

3 paid wellness days per year

Life cover as soon as you join

Job summary

A leading development firm in Basingstoke seeks a Cost Planning and Commercial Lead to provide expert regional cost planning and commercial advice. The successful candidate will have a strong focus on residential projects and the ability to manage costs effectively through collaboration with teams and stakeholders. The role offers hybrid working, competitive benefits including generous holidays, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Significant relevant experience in cost planning or quantity surveying.
• Experience on projects ranging from £50M to £150M.
• Proficiency in cost planning software and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide regional cost planning and commercial advice.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and consultants.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans and viability appraisals.

Skills

Cost planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of residential development

Education

Degree in construction or built-environment

Tools

Cost planning software

Job description

Cost Planning and Commercial Lead

Pay range is provided by SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

Are you an experienced Commercial Lead or Employer’s Agent with knowledge of viability, feasibility pre‑construction analysis and detailed cost estimates for residential projects?

Responsibilities

• Provide regional cost planning and commercial advice in support of the Land, New Business and Regeneration teams to ensure land‑bids are cost‑competitive and help meet new business delivery targets for S106, Land‑Led, JV and Regeneration opportunities.
• Collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders, supply chain and consultants to ensure SNG’s development risks are quantified and mitigated throughout the design, procurement and delivery of new homes.
• Prepare and maintain detailed cost plans and viability appraisals from RIBA stages 1‑4.
• Support land acquisition and feasibility studies with commercial input.
• Collaborate with design, technical and commercial teams to ensure cost‑effective and buildable solutions.
• Benchmark costs and maintain a library of rates and data for future reference.
• Assist in value engineering and risk identification to optimise commercial outcomes in all development activities.
• Interpret drawings and specifications to produce cost schedules and budget estimates.
• Attend design team meetings, site visits and liaise with PQS consultants.
• Ensure costs are assessed in compliance with planning obligations.

Qualifications

• A degree in a construction or built‑environment related field or equivalent experience.
• Significant relevant experience in cost planning or quantity surveying, ideally with a developer or PQS focused on residential development.
• Experience working on projects ranging from £50M to £150M in value.
• Strong understanding of residential brownfield development, especially high‑density and mixed‑use schemes.
• Proficiency in cost planning software.
• Excellent analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous experience in pricing geotechnical engineered solutions and traditional foundations and piling including temporary and permanent works, concrete frames, basement construction and site remediation.
• Previous experience in cost‑estimating traditional construction for houses and apartments as well as apartment superstructures and modern methods of construction, undertaking market testing and cost/value benchmarking of the same.

What We Offer

• Hybrid, flexible working plus 3 paid wellness days per year.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day each year up to 30 days).
• A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package.
• A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%.
• Life cover as soon as you join.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Other