Senior Cost Manager (CSA/MEP) - Tender & Change Leader

Linesight; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight in Sydney, Australia seeks a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management across tendering, budgeting and reporting on major projects. You will oversee cost plans, value management and client communication to ensure best value and alignment with project goals.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and contribute to business strategy as Linesight continues to grow globally. This role offers growing responsibility and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Have experience as a senior cost manager, ideally from a consultancy background.
• Experience in pre-contract cost management while being experienced in budget control, cost planning, preparing and initiating change forms for discussion with other project stakeholders while being knowledgeable on alternative construction materials.
• Chartered or on the path to complete it; support available to achieve this.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the tender/bid process—from initial tender/bid documentation through analysis and reporting.
• Manage the change management process—identifying, analyzing, approving, and implementing changes that affect the project cost.
• Analyse tenders/bids to ensure client value for money.
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts, including handling claims to ensure the client gets best value from works undertaken.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments.
• Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team.
• Support nimble project management and clear decisions through excellent cost documentation and timely communication.
• Support the settlement of construction disputes/loss and expense claims with transparency.
• Foster top performance and growth for your employees via excellent mentorship and leadership.

Job description

Linesight in Sydney, Australia seeks a Senior Cost Manager to lead cost management across tendering, budgeting and reporting on major projects. You will oversee cost plans, value management and client communication to ensure best value and alignment with project goals.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with senior stakeholders, and contribute to business strategy as Linesight continues to grow globally. This role offers growing responsibility and a dynamic work environment.