Cost Planner
Architecture & Engineering (Physical)Posted 31 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Cost Planner - MEP Construction”
Posted 31 Jul 2026
Advertised as “Cost Planner - MEP Construction”
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Study levelBachelor's
The Role
Lendlease have an exciting career opportunity to join our National Services Cost Planning team to help drive our current and upcoming pipeline of work around the country.
As a Cost Planner / Estimator you will report to the Services Cost Planning and Estimating Manager and will be responsible for providing cost planning support, specialising in building services trades (Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Fire, Technologies, and Vertical Transport).
You will be involved in all aspects of the business nationally from budget cost plans through to hard dollar tender submissions across a broad range of sectors including Health, Research, Government, Commercial, Hospitality, Retail, Residential, Data Centres and Mixed Use.
The role will entail the following key responsibilities
Create and manage services trade budgets.
Prepare detailed measures and estimates.
Collate data analytics and benchmarking.
Provide cost support for value engineering and option management.
Participate in services procurement strategies to drive competitive outcomes.
Assess commercial opportunities and risks.
Engage and maintain relationships with internal and external Clients, Partners, Consultants, Subcontractors and Suppliers.
Lead and manage the tender analysis and cost vetting process of services subcontractor tender returns.
Be actively engaged in collaborative tender processes.
Provide cost planning assistance for Sustainable initiatives and emerging technologies.
About you
Relevant tertiary qualifications and technical post tertiary qualifications, combined with Cost Planning / Estimating / Quantity Surveying experience.
Specialist experience in building services trades (Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Fire, Technologies, and Vertical Transport).
Experience with estimating platforms such as CostX.
First class decision making and influencing skills.
Leadership and problem-solving skills.
Ability to act professionally and build trust, partnerships, and relationships with all internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously, in a fast-paced environment.
About us
Health & Well-being program, including well-being leave to relax and recharge, health assessments, and gym/exercise discounts.
Balance your career and personal life with work flexibility, purchase additional annual leave and extensive family support benefits.
3x extra Wellbeing days per year (on top of annual leave)
Large pipeline of project work for career development and growth opportunities
Bonus scheme, Employee Share Acquisition program and options for salary sacrificing.
If you feel this position is suited to your skills, experience, and career aspirations, please apply on the link now or reach out to Jeremy on Jeremy.Olaivar@lendlease.com
Visit www.lendlease.com/careers for additional opportunities.
At Lendlease we offer workplaces that unite diverse minds; where respect, equitable treatment and equitable opportunity are just the norm. We remain committed to supporting under-represented groups and providing a wide range of inclusion initiatives, so that everyone is supported to thrive.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our Elevate Reconciliation Action Plan, our Bronze Award with the Australian Workplace Equality Index by Pride in Diversity, and our generous parental leave policy of 26 weeks to any parent regardless of gender.
Lendlease welcomes applicants regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, people with a disability, sexual orientation, or life stage. If you do not meet all the criteria or require adjustments to proceed with your application, we encourage you to reach out for a further discussion.