Data Centre Cost Manager & Quantity Surveyor

Linesight; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor for Data Centre Projects to lead cost control, prepare final accounts, and provide reliable cost advice across globally significant developments. The role emphasizes proactive cost reporting, dispute settlement, and clear value delivery for clients.

You will engage in tender analysis, cost planning, and ongoing cost management while collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment and occasional travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Have experience in pre- and post-contract cost management on varied projects.
• Have a degree or comparable experience in a cost management or construction discipline.
• Love a dynamic environment with the opportunity to manage your own priorities and deadlines.
• Are happy to travel for short periods to meet with your clients, partners and team.
• Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun.

Responsibilities

• Support the settlement of construction disputes/loss and expense claims with transparency
• Resolve any commercial, change orders and contract issues quickly and fairly
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts, including the handling of any claims to ensure the client gets best value from works undertaken
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments
• Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication
• Actively participate in the tender/bid process--from initial tender/bid documentation through analysis and reporting
• Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team

Skills

Cost management

Client liaison

Education

Degree in cost management or construction

Job description

Linesight is seeking a Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor for Data Centre Projects to lead cost control, prepare final accounts, and provide reliable cost advice across globally significant developments. The role emphasizes proactive cost reporting, dispute settlement, and clear value delivery for clients.

You will engage in tender analysis, cost planning, and ongoing cost management while collaborating with cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment and occasional travel to client sites.