Cost Planner/Estimator

Employer: Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: Full time

Posted: 2026-09-07T00:00:00Z

Sector: Construction & Trades

Job Description

Your new company My client manages publicly owned buildings across Nottinghamshire, including offices, schools, commercial buildings and more. The organisation has teams across the estates, QS, PM, architecture and Building surveying sectors, specialising in all that they do. Operating within a dynamic and modern office space, my client are forward thinking in all that they do. Your new role Working closely with Commercial, Procurement and Operational teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting projects from initial feasibility through to delivery. This includes developing accurate cost plans, supporting procurement activities and helping to ensure projects are effectively coordinated and mobilised for successful execution. This is a varied and fast-paced position, offering the opportunity to work across multiple projects at different stages of the project lifecycle. The Cost Planner will contribute to the efficient delivery of high-quality construction outcomes, ensuring projects are financially robust, well-planned and aligned with organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and develop cost plans, estimates and pricing information for a range of construction projects. Provide cost planning support for feasibility studies and early-stage project development. Support the procurement of construction projects through framework agreements, mini-competitions and competitive tender processes. Prepare and issue tender enquiries, including quality-based tenders and requests for quotation. Collate, analyse and compare quotations from contractors and supply chain partners to support procurement and commercial decision-making. Produce project pricing documentation, including preliminaries books, staffing cost schedules and work package information. Maintain and update project pipeline trackers, providing visibility of project progress across key delivery stages. Work closely with Project Managers, Operations and Co

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