Your new role
As a Cost Planner at Arc Construction Services, you'll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of a diverse programme of construction projects across the public estate. From refurbishment and remodelling to compliance and improvement works, you'll help bring projects to life in environments such as schools, offices and other operational buildings.
Working closely with Commercial, Procurement and Operational teams, you'll support projects from early feasibility through to delivery—ensuring they are accurately priced, effectively procured and well‑coordinated.
This is a varied and fast‑paced role where you'll manage multiple projects at different stages, contributing to efficient project mobilisation and supporting high‑quality outcomes across the council's estate and wider public sector portfolio.
What you’ll do
* Supporting the procurement of construction projects through framework agreements and tender processes, you will prepare and issue enquiries, including mini‑competitions and quality‑based tenders.
* Collate, analyse and compare quotations from contractors and supply chain partners, and produce project pricing documentation, including prelim books, staffing costs and package information.
* Provide cost planning support for feasibility studies and early‑stage project development, and maintain and update project pipeline trackers to monitor progress across key delivery stages.
* Work closely with Project Managers, Operations and Commercial colleagues to support effective project planning and mobilisation.
* Contribute with procurement and the supply chain engagement, including performance discussions and market insights to support continuous improvement of pricing, procurement and tracking processes.
* Prepare reports, pricing data and procurement records to support governance and internal reporting, whilst ensuring all activities comply with internal policy, framework requirements and procurement procedures.
What you’ll bring
* Pragmatic and solutions‑focused with significant experience in pre‑construction / construction procurement processes, preparing cost planning, pricing estimates, tender packs and cost information.
* Strong understanding of construction procurement processes, and project delivery stages ideally within framework environments and multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Great at building relationships, reliable and well‑organised, and experienced working with contractors and supply chain partners.
* A‑levels, NVQ or equivalent experience.
* Relevant construction, commercial or procurement qualification.
* Working towards professional membership.
Benefits
* Attractive salary based on experience.
* Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme and life assurance of 3 x salary.
* Private Medical Insurance.
* 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and additional birthday leave.
* Enhanced paternity and maternity pay.
* Based in our Nottingham office, flexible working hours to support your work‑life balance.
We seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, sexual orientations, parents, people living with disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
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