Cost Planner

Job title: Cost Planner

Company: John Holland


Job description: About John HollandWe’re all about transforming lives by finding solutions to complex challenges. We do that by providing leading design, engineering, construction and asset operations, across infrastructure, transport, building and property in Australia and New Zealand.
From the epic, to the intimate, everything we do improves life for someone, somewhere. It gives our business momentum and means we approach things a little differently.
While our competitors talk about what they do, we focus on why we do it. We transform communities to make them easier to move around, more connected and better to live in.Are you up for the challenge?About Inland Rail
Inland Rail is transforming how goods are moved around Australia, connecting Melbourne and Brisbane via regional Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. This 1,600km fast freight backbone will complete our national freight network – better connecting producers to markets and creating new opportunities for regional businesses, industries and communities.The Illabo to Stockinbingal project is about 39km of new rail corridor located within the local government areas of Junee and Cootamundra-Gundagai. It will provide a direct route from east of Illabo, tracking north to Stockinbingal and connecting into the existing Forbes rail line.What is needed?
We are currently seeking experienced Cost Planners to join our I2S project. The role is based in our Mascot project office, with the expectation to travel to site as needed.Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage comprehensive project budgets, ensuring financial objectives are met.
• Continuously monitor and report on project costs, providing insights and forecasts.
• Collaborate with project teams to devise cost-effective planning strategies.
• Analyse financial data to identify trends and recommend cost-saving solutions.
• Maintain accurate cost records and documentation throughout project lifecycles.
• Utilize advanced cost planning tools and software for efficient management.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and stakeholders to negotiate favourable terms.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies in financial reporting.
• Drive the implementation of best practices in cost management processes.
• Participate in project review meetings to present cost performance updates.
• Interpret drawings, specifications, briefs, scopes, and standards and assess their impact on project costs.

Experience:

• Tertiary or Trade Qualifications in Construction, Engineering, Science, Quantity Surveying and/or Project/Construction Management
• Demonstrated experience within either head contractor or consultancy on infrastructure projects
• Strong measurement skills and exposure to estimating packages
• Experience on complex Rail/Infrastructure projects

Some of the benefits of the role include:

• Joining an established and successful business operating throughout Australia and New Zealand
• Being part of a high performing team of committed and talented experts
• John Holland is ‘people first’ company we will work on the development of your career and also provide a very competitive salary package and employee benefits program

Expected salary:

Location: Mascot, NSW

Job date: Thu, 06 Mar 2025 02:10:01 GMT

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