Cost Planner

About the Role

Cairn offers an opportunity for a Cost Planner to support quantity surveying activities under the guidance of the Senior Cost Planner, focusing on pre-contract tasks. This multifaceted position involves interpreting project information and measuring planned works to help forecast construction costs accurately for present and future projects. The role also contributes essential data that influences key decisions during acquisition and design development stages. Flexible working arrangements are provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the cost planning team in preparing cost plans from initial feasibility to detailed planning ready for project handover.
• Participate in design team meetings across design phases and communicate updates to the Senior Cost Planner.
• Provide critical feedback to the Senior Cost Planner on efficient unit types, layouts, and building materials during design progression.
• Collaborate with the cost planning team using live project benchmarking data to develop budgets.
• Coordinate with sales teams to align specifications and budgets with market demands.
• Prepare Bills of Quantities (BoQ) for upcoming developments and assist site teams with related documents and budgets.
• Maintain and expand a databank of Cairn construction costs supporting cost estimation and financial appraisals.
• Assist in preparing Part V applications to Local Authorities and monitor compliance.
• Engage with Professional Quantity Surveying (PQS) consultants to ensure up-to-date BoQs for budget accuracy.
• Attend necessary meetings and site visits.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum two years of post-graduate experience with a PQS or Developer.
• Demonstrated ability to meet time and quality objectives effectively.
• Strong proficiency in Buildsoft-Cubit, Cost-ex or similar software, alongside Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Openness to training and skills advancement.
• Analytical mindset capable of expanding expertise and presenting results clearly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective collaboration skills and willingness to work within a team.
• Self-driven with the ability to take initiative.
• Excellent multitasking and time management abilities.
• Readiness to accept responsibility and deliver on assigned tasks.

Working at Cairn Homes

Cairn values its employees and offers competitive remuneration above industry norms along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support diverse life circumstances.

• Competitive pay
• Performance-based bonus
• Matched pension contributions
• Full health coverage through Irish Life Health
• Annual salary adjustments
• Continuous professional development programs with funding support
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Additional company annual leave days
• Life insurance
• Income protection
• Employee assistance through VHI
• Tax saver schemes for travel and bike-to-work
• Active culture committee
• Talent development initiatives
• Approved profit sharing scheme (APSS)

Cairn’s mission is to create sustainable communities fostering growth and belonging. The company’s vision emphasizes building for long-term impact, focusing on connection, progress, and potential—ensuring developments truly are "Built For Good."