Senior Cost Planner​/Estimator

About The Role

Job Title:

Senior Cost Planner / Estimator

Location:

Maxim Park / Euro Central - Motherwell

Company:
Balfour Beatty / Win Business

Project:
Build / Structures

• Currently a Senior Estimator, Cost Planner or Cost Consultant (PQS)
• Experienced in building construction projects
• Ambitious, analytical and commercially sharp
• Looking for a role where you influence projects right from the start
• Excited to work on high‑value, complex bids with a top‑tier business
• Customer Relationship Focused
• Passionate about delivering accurate, insightful cost intelligence

We’re looking for a Senior Estimator / Senior Cost Planner to join our growing team and play a critical role in securing some of the UK’s most exciting, complex construction projects.

You’ll be part of a highly respected pre‑construction function that sets the standard for excellence. This is an opportunity to have real influence—working closely with customers, design partners, supply chain and bid teams to price, plan and shape projects from feasibility all the way to financial close.

If you have Tier 1 contractor experience, or are PQS ready to move into delivery‑side cost planning, this role offers the perfect platform to step up.

• Developing robust cost plans using design information, supply chain input and your own building knowledge.
• Leading estimating strategy for bids, setting the right approach for procurement, margin, risk and value.
• Producing detailed work package pricing, estimates and tender reports for customer agreement.
• Working alongside planners and project controls to create holistic 5D-aligned project cost outputs.
• Challenging and interrogating design options to identify opportunities for value, innovation and efficiency.
• Managing estimating resources, mentoring colleagues and ensuring exceptional quality across submissions.
• Coordinating subcontractor enquiries, analysis, prelims pricing and risk assessments.
• Preparing tender settlement papers and presenting proposals directly to customers.
• Ensuring all estimates comply with process requirements and align with project risks and assumptions.
• Supporting digital transformation in BIM and 5D cost planning, helping shape our future tools and systems.

• Strong estimating or cost planning experience in building‑led projects.
• Tier 1 contractor experience
• Solid technical knowledge of pricing, quantification and construction methods.
• Experience managing or mentoring team members.
• Excellent stakeholder skills—comfortable engaging with customers, design teams and supply chain.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset; someone who loves working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Professional membership (e.g., RICS / CIOB / ICE) or working towards it (desirable).
• Ability to work digitally, with exposure to Lean, BIM, 5D cost planning, or a desire to develop these skills.

The size and scale of Balfour Beatty coupled with our strong pipeline of work provides incredible opportunities, regardless of what stage you are at in your career.

We encourage and empower our employees to take control of their career and explore which part of the business they want to work in and what role is right for them. We actively encourage our managers and employees to have open communication throughout the year about wellbeing, development and career opportunities.

We re proud of the Balfour Beatty Academy. Whether it’s sharpening your technical expertise, improving your personal skills or seeking support to become professionally qualified, our 70:20:10
* approach to development means we have a learning approach that suits everyone.

• 70% learning on the job, 20% learning from those around you, and 10% formal training courses and learning events.

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