Cost Planner for Major Motorway Project

About the role

ACCIONA is seeking a Cost Planner to join the project controls team on the Northland Corridor motorway build. You will be responsible for tracking cost, schedule and risk, turning site data into clear monthly reports and supporting procurement and change control activities.

Key responsibilities

• Track project cost against budget and prepare monthly cost reports.
• Review accruals and vendor valuations to support accurate progress claims.
• Support monthly forecasts and analyse key cost variances.
• Develop project schedules, track milestones, dependencies and critical path.
• Assess project risks and opportunities and report on their status monthly.
• Evaluate variations and change requests for scope, schedule and cost impact.

Required profile

• Degree in quantity surveying, construction or engineering.
• Experience in cost planning, estimating or quantity surveying on major projects.
• Clear communication with delivery, commercial and finance teams.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with cost management software.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on New Zealand’s largest public‑private partnership project.
• Development of cost, schedule, risk and procurement skills in one role.
• Access to ACCIONA mentoring and professional development support.