Cost Planner

About Rawson Group:

For over 45 years, Rawson Group has helped thousands of Australians make their dream home a reality, taking pride in our beautiful designs and quality build. From humble beginnings in country NSW, we have grown to be one of the largest and most trusted builders and land developers in NSW and the ACT.

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated Cost Planner to join our Operations Team to assist in the financial cost effectiveness of residential projects including, Business to Business (B2B), Medium density and retirement living class one buildings. This unique role provides support throughout the complete lifecycle to proactively manage accurate cost control principals for value optimisation. 

Why join Rawson Group?

More than a place to work, Rawson Homes is a place to grow. Join our team and you'll be rewarded with: 

• Company wide Reward and Recognition platform, where points are redeemable for cash vouchers or days off
• Gym membership discounts
• Paid Parental Leave
• Optional 5 weeks paid Annual Leave
• Friendly, social and collaborative team environment
• Recruitment Referral Program - up to $5,000
• Discount on home builds and land packages
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program for you and your family

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed cost planning and budgeting, assist in negotiations with sub-contractors and suppliers to achieve cost effective results
• lead the preparation of tender documents including detailed BOQs and pricing breakdowns for all elements within all scopes
• Provide cost comparisons for design elements to support cost effective decision-making to align with project budgets
• Collaborate with project team members to track committed costs against budgeted allowances and report updates to stakeholders
• Continuously assess opportunities for cost savings and identify commercial risks across the lifecycle of the project
• Consult and work cross-functionally with internal teams and senior leadership to provide recommendations for financial improvements
• Communicate with Suppliers, Subcontractors and Project teams to manage ETS and source new opportunities for procurement teams

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor of Construction management or Quantity surveying
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in residential construction projects with a focus on ETS, sustainability or cost management
• Demonstrated experience in managing budgets and completing root cause analysis of costs and reporting
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, sustainability practices and technical services management within the residential building sector
• Strong understanding of carbon pricing, ETS regulations, safety in design and WHS principals

Everyone belongs at Rawson Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are key to realising our purpose of building better together. We recognise all individuals, regardless of their gender, cultural origin, LGBTQIA+, disability or neurodiversity and acknowledge that those from underrepresented groups may face unique challenges in the job application process. We encourage all candidates to apply - your unique experiences and perspectives is what makes us great. Please reach out to us, opportunities@rawson.com.au if you have any accessibility requirements throughout the application process - we will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals to ensure a smooth application process. 

What next?

If you’re ready to grow your career with us, Apply Now!