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Senior Cost planner / manager

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  • Posted
  • Sydney NSW, NSW
  • Full-time
  • $250,000 - $350,000
Senior Cost Planner / Cost Planning Manager Tier 1 Builder | Major Projects up to $500M | Growing National Business

Are you a seasoned Cost Planner or Estimator looking to take the next step in a progressive, fast-moving Tier 1 environment? This is your chance to join a nationally recognised builder at the forefront of project delivery, with a strong pipeline of secured work and ambitious growth plans underway.

We’re looking for a driven individual to lead or support high-value tender submissions, develop pricing strategies, and work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes at the front end of the business.

The Opportunity
  • Be part of a national Tier 1 contractor with an agile, hands-on pre-construction team
  • Work on complex D&C new-build projects up to $500M
  • Step into a business that offers genuine flexibility, work/life balance, and long-term growth
  • Lead or support pricing strategy across live and upcoming tenders
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders, consultants, and clients
  • Help shape the company’s growing cost planning function and influence outcomes from day one
What You’ll Be Doing
  • Prepare detailed and accurate rated cost plans and tender submissions
  • Engage suitable trade coverage and coordinate the Request for Tender process
  • Assess risk, prelims, and value management opportunities
  • Identify gaps in trade pricing and flag commercial risks early
  • Represent the business in pricing meetings, client presentations, and post-tender reviews
  • Track market trends, escalation, and subcontractor movements
What We’re Looking For
  • 10+ years’ experience in cost planning or estimating within a Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractor
  • Proven track record delivering tenders in commercial, mixed-use, or institutional sectors
  • Ability to work independently on tenders and manage client-facing communication
  • Strong knowledge of the NSW subcontractor market, preferably with exposure to non-EBA pricing
  • Clear communicator with a collaborative, proactive mindset
  • Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying or similar
What’s On Offer
  • Projects valued from $100M–$500M+
  • Key role in a builder that’s actively scaling and evolving
  • Flexible working arrangements + wellbeing support
  • Career growth into leadership, management or strategic pre-con role.
If you are keen to discuss the role further, please contact Sam Garlick on 0420 641 170 or email
sam.garlick@acrworld.com for a confidential chat.

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