Cost Planner for Major Residential Projects | Flexible Work

Vickerstock; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme with matching

Full health insurance

Annual salary review

CPD programme and funding

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Additional annual leave days

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Tax Saver travel and Bike to Work

Talent development programmes

Profit Sharing Scheme

Company vehicle (where applicable)

Flexible working conditions

Job summary

Vickerstock is seeking a Cost Planner/Estimator in Dublin to join the expanding commercial team. You will support pre-contract QS services across the full project lifecycle from feasibility to cost planning, working with Senior Estimators and designers to ensure budgets are robust and commercially viable.

Ideal candidates will have PQS consultancy or developer experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Buildsoft-Cubit or CostX.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years' experience in PQS consultancy or developer environment.
• Qualification in Quantity Surveying or Construction Economics.
• Proficient in Buildsoft-Cubit or CostX estimating/cost planning software.
• Strong Excel and Word skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of cost plans from early feasibility through to detailed cost planning.
• Support the Senior Estimator in projecting construction costs across development stages.
• Attend design team meetings and relay key commercial information to the Senior Cost Planner.
• Provide cost and benchmarking data to influence design, layouts and material choices.
• Liaise with internal teams to align specifications and budgets with market expectations.
• Take-off quantities and assist with Bills of Quantities preparation.
• Interpret BoQs to inform project budgets for site teams.
• Maintain construction cost databases for future estimates and appraisals.
• Support the preparation and submission of Part V applications.
• Liaise with external PQS consultants to reflect latest design information in budgets and BoQs.
• Attend project meetings and site visits as required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Quantity Surveying qualification

Construction Economics degree

Tools

Buildsoft-Cubit

CostX

Job description

Vickerstock is seeking a Cost Planner/Estimator in Dublin to join the expanding commercial team. You will support pre-contract QS services across the full project lifecycle from feasibility to cost planning, working with Senior Estimators and designers to ensure budgets are robust and commercially viable.

Ideal candidates will have PQS consultancy or developer experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Buildsoft-Cubit or CostX.