About Laing O'RourkeLaing O'Rourke is a $6 billion international operation with 70 years of involvement in Australian construction and infrastructure, including nearly two decades under the Laing O'Rourke banner. The business delivers projects as diverse as the environments in which they are built, from high security military bases and major rail transport infrastructure projects, through to landmark buildings at the transport interface. Laing O'Rourke owns one of Australia's largest plant and equipment hire companies called Select Plant Australia. We know the right culture combined with purposeful technology will help us meet demand and deliver certainty for our clients. That's the #powerofexperience.About the roleWe are currently seeking an Estimator/Cost Planner to join our commercial team in the defence sector; therefore, defence projects experience is required. The position is based in Canberra, ACT.Key responsibilitiesIn collaboration with the Design Manager, undertake ongoing review of the developing design throughout all design phases and provide cost planning advice in order to ensure it is developing within budget allowances.Maintain thorough knowledge of the developing design and influence cost effective outcomes by attending design meetings and providing appropriate cost advice where required.Provide design consultants with budget informed direction in a timely manner to facilitate the design development process within the budget parameters.Explore, price and propose innovative and cost-effective value engineering and design options to the project team and maintain a register of these potential items throughout the course of the project.Identify, price and submit head contract variations to the client, and negotiate financial outcomes with the client's representatives.Undertake regular quantity verification analysis on the developing design to ensure current scope does not exceed contractual scope and associated budget allowances.In conjunction with the Commercial Manager, develop the project Budget-to-Build to a suitable format for the project, ensuring it is mapped to the original tender budget.About youMinimum 5 years industry experience in similar positions.Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or Quantity Surveying preferable.Advanced experience in Estimating/Cost Planning, Risk Identification and Value Engineering, with knowledge and experience of large, complex projects including defence.Demonstrated ability to review the detail of a developing design in accordance with budget requirements, and influence design outcomes accordingly.Sound technical construction knowledge.BenefitsWe work hard to create an environment that brings out the best in our people. We believe in building careers through providing a safe, connected and innovative culture that supports ongoing growth and development. We offer industry-leading benefits such as specialised learning and development programs, a mental health and wellbeing program, industry-leading paid parental leave policy, an additional purchased leave option and coaching programs for staff on parental leave.Diversity & InclusionWe are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse society in which we live and work. Laing O'Rourke is proud to hold the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) Citation - Employer of Choice for Gender Equality. Laing O'Rourke actively supports a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.Download our Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan at company/diversity-and-inclusionApplications from recruitment agencies will not be considered.#J-18808-Ljbffr