[20/9/2025] Associate - Cost Management

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Linesight Full time

Overview

As an Associate (Cost Management) at Linesight, you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams fostering a strong social dynamic and shared sense of achievement. You will gain extensive industry experience that will open doors, extend your skillset, and broaden your perspective. We empower, support, and enable you to take responsibility in your role so you can advance your career with us. For us, lasting trusted relationships are paramount, both with our teams and our clients.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will:

- Act as the key account manager, developing client relationships based on partnership and trust.
- Utilize your business development skills to engage new clients and secure repeat projects with existing clients.
- Oversee key strategic client projects.
- Create estimates and cost plans for major client developments.
- Demonstrate high proficiency in Cost X & databooks.
- Have experience managing large teams.
- Lead the preparation of QTO for Cost Plans / BoQs.
- Develop and implement QAQC Plans / Manuals to ensure project quality.
- Express high proficiency in MEP packages and moderate knowledge of MEPF works.
- Possess basic knowledge of procurement for global projects.
- Manage multiple projects and stakeholders across various time zones.
- Support Sales and Marketing efforts.
- Participate in drafting proposals for clients.
- Build and nurture strong client relationships to support business growth.
- Provide training to leaders and team members.
- Mentor and lead your team to deliver high-quality work and client value.

We would love to hear from you if you:

- Have at least 15 years of experience in cost management, especially pre-construction works, preferably from a consultancy background, on large-scale construction projects, ideally in data centers and life sciences.
- Have a minimum of 4 years of experience using Cost X (or Planswift / Cubicost / Candy / ZW CAD).
- Have experience leading a business, building a team, and developing trusted client relationships.
- Are chartered or working towards chartership. We can assist with this.
- Understand the business model and pursue market opportunities.
- Hold a degree or equivalent experience in a cost management or construction discipline.
- Are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing.
- Enjoy a dynamic environment with the ability to manage priorities and deadlines.
- Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through shared purpose, openness, and a positive attitude.

About us

Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy known for client retention. Our people are our strength. We are different—focused on innovative sectors and delivering major projects that promote a sustainable built environment. Our culture is open, with a flat structure where genuine care, respect, and empathy are core values. Join us to discover the power of teamwork

Diversity, inclusion, and accessibility

Linesight is committed to transparent, equal-opportunity employment practices. We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organization that is accessible to all, fostering a safe environment where everyone can be their authentic selves. We ensure individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations during the application process and in the workplace. If you need assistance or accommodations, please mention this in your application. We look forward to hearing from you

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