A leading international construction contractor is seeking an experienced Head of Cost Planning to lead its Australian cost planning & estimating function.

With a rapidly expanding presence in Australia and a strong pipeline of complex projects, this is a unique chance for an ambitious cost planning professional to step into a genuine national leadership role.

This position would suit an experienced Estimating Manager, Cost Planning Manager, Commercial Manager or Head of Cost Planning looking to take ownership of a growing function and play a key role in shaping the commercial success of the business across Australia.

About the Business

Our client is an internationally recognised construction contractor delivering technically complex projects across sectors including:

- Data Centres
- Logistics & Industrial
- Food Processing

Known for delivering large-scale turnkey projects, the business has built an outstanding reputation for technical excellence, innovation and collaborative project delivery.

The Opportunity

Based in Sydney, you will lead the cost planning function nationally, working closely with pre-construction, design, delivery and executive leadership teams.

You will be responsible for delivering cost planning processes, providing strategic commercial advice and supporting the successful delivery of major projects from early feasibility through to construction.





Key Responsibilities

- Lead and grow the national cost planning capability.
- Prepare and review concept estimates, feasibility studies and detailed cost plans.
- Develop benchmarking and cost database systems.
- Provide commercial advice throughout pre-construction and project delivery.
- Work closely with clients, consultants and supply chain partners during bid and procurement stages.
- Mentor and develop a growing cost planning team.
- Support business development and major tender submissions.

About You

You'll be an experienced cost planning professional with strong leadership capability and a passion for delivering commercially successful projects.

Ideally you will have

- Extensive Australian construction cost planning or quantity surveying experience.
- Experience leading teams or managing a cost planning function.
- Strong knowledge of design development, procurement and pre-construction.
- Experience delivering major commercial, industrial, data centre, manufacturing or mission-critical projects.
- Excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.
- A proactive, entrepreneurial approach with the ability to build and influence teams.

For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact us today at [email protected]

📌 Head of Cost Planning (Sydney)
🏢 Capstone Recruitment
📍 Sydney