Cost Planner

Cost Planner – Client-Side Developer Opportunity
Up to £85,000
London

Are you a consultancy-trained Cost Planner or Quantity Surveyor looking to move client-side into a developer environment where you can directly influence scheme viability, early-stage strategy and commercial decision-making?

This London-based role is ideal for someone with strong pre‑construction experience in residential or operational living sectors (including BTR, co‑living, student accommodation or similar) who is ready to step away from consultancy and take on a more strategic, development-focused position.

The Role

Lead feasibility studies, cost modelling and early-stage commercial analysis for new residential schemes
Prepare detailed cost plans, benchmarking and pricing strategies to support Gateway and investment decisions
Shape project scope, budgets and assumptions during concept and pre‑construction phases
Support PCSA processes with clear, accurate and commercially driven cost insight
Conduct supply chain engagement and market testing to validate pricing and inform early decision-making
Present commercial recommendations to senior leadership, influencing project direction at the earliest stage
Work autonomously with the option to mentor junior team members, without formal line management responsibilityAbout You

Strong background in cost consultancy, cost planning or early-stage QS work (contractor experience not required)
Experience in residential, BTR, co‑living, student accommodation or similar living-sector projects
Skilled in feasibility work, concept design costing, estimating and cost modelling
Commercially astute, organised and confident communicating with senior stakeholders
MRICS qualified or working towards it (preferred but not essential)
Ambitious, proactive and motivated to transition into a developer-side environmentWhat's on Offer

Up to £85,000 basic salary
A genuine opportunity to move into a client-side developer position
High strategic influence with limited delivery pressure
Direct exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making
Greater autonomy and trust, with freedom to shape early project strategy
Long-term career pathways into development, commercial leadership or project strategy rolesIf you are ready to transition from consultancy into a developer environment and take ownership of early-stage cost and commercial strategy, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Vekshana for more details.

Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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