Construction Cost Management Associate — Lead & Deliver

Linesight; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking an Associate, Cost Management in London to lead client relationships, develop cost plans, and oversee project spend across major developments. You will mentor teams, participate in tender and bid processes from inception to reporting, create estimates and cost reports, and clearly communicate variances to clients and your team, ensuring value and timely decisions.

This is a role that blends leadership with technical cost management expertise in a dynamic, culturally diverse

Qualifications

• MRICS qualification or equivalent required.
• Experience in cost management on large-scale construction projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Chartered or on path to chartered status.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key account manager in the cost management team, developing client relationships based upon partnership and trust.
• Use business development skills to engage new clients and secure repeat projects with existing clients.
• Mentor and lead your employees to achieve top performance and growth.
• Lead your team to deliver impeccable quality and client value.
• Participate in tender/bid processes from initial documentation through analysis and reporting.
• Create estimates and cost plans for key client developments.
• Oversee project spend by preparing valuations and cost reports and communicating variations clearly.
• Support rapid project management and clear decisions through robust cost documentation and timely communication.

Skills

Client relationship management

Business development

Leadership and mentorship

Cost management

Communication

Education

MRICS qualification

Job description

Linesight is seeking an Associate, Cost Management in London to lead client relationships, develop cost plans, and oversee project spend across major developments. You will mentor teams, participate in tender and bid processes from inception to reporting, create estimates and cost reports, and clearly communicate variances to clients and your team, ensuring value and timely decisions.

This is a role that blends leadership with technical cost management expertise in a dynamic, culturally diverse