Senior Cost Planner

Cairn Homes PLC

Dublin

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance related bonus

Pension scheme with matching contributions

Full health insurance

Annual salary review

Continuous Professional development (CPD) programme funding

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Tax saver travel scheme

Company vehicle

Job summary

A leading construction company in Dublin is seeking a Senior Cost Planner to join its team. The role involves preparing detailed cost plans and advising on cost-effective design solutions. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in a similar role, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. The position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

At least 7 years' post-Graduate experience with a PQS/Main Contractor/Developer.
Strong analytical skills and ability to present findings.
Good spoken and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Prepare cost plans from early feasibility to detailed cost planning.
Participate in design team meetings offering cost advice.
Liaison with project delivery teams to ensure robust construction budgets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

IT skills (Buildsoft-Cubit, Cost-ex)

Teamwork

Time management

Education

At least 7 years' relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Cost Planner

Cairn has a unique opportunity for a Senior Cost Planner to join our team.

Responsibilities

Typically the candidate will be expected to undertake and assist with the following duties:
A member of the cost planning team tasked with the preparation of cost plans from early feasibility through to detailed cost planning ready for handover to project team.
Participation in design team meetings through the design phases offering cost advice to ensure the financial viability of the project without compromising the design.
Ensure that the design team stay cognizant of the most efficient unit types, unit and project layouts and building materials when progressing a scheme design
Liaison with project delivery teams ensuring construction budgets for upcoming developments are robust.
Liaising with the sales teams to ensure specifications and budgets properly reflect the market expectations of each project.
Taking off Quantities to create Bills of Quantities for upcoming developments, interpreting those BoQ’s to provide site teams with working documents and budgets.
Interrogation of current project exit costs to ensure real time cost data is informing new projects.
Development / maintenance of a databank of Cairn construction costs to assist the ongoing Cost Estimation and Financial Appraisal process.
Prepare Part V applications to Local Authorities and follow those submissions to ensure compliance is achieved.
Liaising and engaging PQS consultant to prepare BOQ for the project budget. ensuring the PQS has the latest information.
Attend meetings and undertake site visits.

The Candidate

At least 7 years' post-Graduate experience with a PQS/Main Contractor/Developer.
An ability to achieve demanding time and quality targets.
Good IT skills with competency at Buildsoft-Cubit, Cost-ex or equivalent, Microsoft Word and Excel
A willingness to attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques, and skills.
To have strong analytical skills and ability to present findings
To have good spoken and written communication skills
To be methodical, pay attention to detail and be accurate
To be good at working with people at all levels and willing to work in a team.
To be self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative
To be able to co-ordinate a number of different projects at the same time.
To be willing to accept responsibility for completing designated tasks.

Working with Cairn Homes

At Cairn, we believe it is essential that our employees feel valued and appreciated. We therefore offer above industry average remuneration packages with a comprehensive benefits portfolio that’s ready to support you for whatever life brings.

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