Quantity Surveyor (CSA / MEP)

Linesight; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Linesight is seeking an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to engage in cost management for both CSA and MEP packages, participating in tenders, managing project expenses, and helping to ensure client value and satisfaction. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and a commitment to building relationships within teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre- and post-contract cost management.
• Chartered or working towards chartership in quantity surveying.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the tender/bid process for CSA and MEP.
• Develop cost estimates and manage project spend.
• Resolve construction disputes and claims.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Relationship building

Education

Degree in quantity surveying or construction management

Job description

As an Assistant Quantity Surveyor (CSA & MEP) at Linesight , you will work with highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will gain vast industry experience that will open doors for you, extend your skillset and expand your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can take charge of your career progression with us. For us lasting trusted relationships are everything, both with our teams and our clients.

In this role, you will:

• Actively participate in the tender/bid process across both CSA and MEP packages—from initial tender documentation through analysis and reporting.
• Analyse CSA and MEP tenders to ensure client value for money, identifying risks and opportunities in both disciplines.
• Assist in the preparation and agreement of final accounts, including handling claims, ensuring the client receives the best value across all construction elements.
• Develop accurate estimates and cost plans for key client developments, considering the complexities of both CSA and MEP scopes.
• Oversee project spend by preparing valuations and cost reports, clearly communicating cost variations for CSA and MEP works.
• Provide robust cost documentation to support agile project management and informed decision-making.
• Assist in resolving construction disputes, loss, and expense claims across CSA and MEP disciplines with transparency and professionalism.

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience in pre- and post-contract cost management on projects covering both CSA and MEP.
• Hold a degree or comparable experience in quantity surveying, construction management, or a related discipline.
• Are chartered or working towards chartership – we can support your journey.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• Thrive on building strong relationships with clients and colleagues, fostering a shared purpose, openness, and an enjoyable working environment.

Since 1974, we’ve been providing a construction consultancy service that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. It takes a special kind of togetherness to create our thriving, authentic culture. We overcome challenges together, delivering better projects and leveraging innovation. We see the potential in our people and we empower them. We’re a business on a journey – an agile business that is proudto be different.We are Linesight. Dynamic. Driven. Different.

Our approach to DE&I

At Linesight, we believe that our success is tied to the success of our employees, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is fair, equitable, and inclusive for everyone. We understand that creating an environment where all employees have an equal opportunity to thrive requires a concerted effort across every stage of their time with us, from hiring and onboarding to promotion, career growth, and development.

As part of this commitment, we have implemented a range of policies and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). This starts with our attraction pipeline and accessible job descriptions, designed to attract a broad range of candidates, and continuing throughout the employee life cycle with DE&I checks built in at every stage. Fairness, consistency, and transparency are the core principles for all our hiring, salary increase, and promotion decisions with built-in gender pay gap checks. Employee and family-friendly policies also enhance inclusion and equity in our teams.

About Cost Management

Our teams of cost managers deliver cost predictability, a high level of assurance and value for money on prestigious, cutting-edge projects around the globe for world-leading clients. Be a part of our collaborative, close-knit teams, who share comprehensive knowledge of international, regional and local construction costs and benchmarks. We champion both mentoring and reverse mentoring across all levels and roles, so you can benefit from the deep expertise and development supports within our organisation, regardless of your experience or seniority.

“I was initially attracted to Linesight by the project portfolio, in particular its diversity in both sector and region. It’s a dynamic team of great people, with a positive work environment and a proactive approach to achieving optimum outcomes for clients, and plenty of opportunities to work on world-class projects.”

John O’Sullivan

Director - Project Management

“Linesight is a professional, highly skilled, efficiently driven, and vibrant consultancy firm. It really stands out from other companies I have worked for in many regards, particularly in terms of the consistent support from managers and colleagues.”

Project Manager

“In a growing organisation the opportunity presented is not only to travel, but to grow both professionally and personally. By taking that first step to relocate, you are showing initiative, a willingness to bring your experience to help leadership teams grow Linesight’s presence in new regions, countries and cities.”

Senior Director, Europe

“Thanks to Linesight, I have the chance to work in Italy's rapidly growing data centre sector, with a collaborative team, in a safe and healthy work environment with many growth opportunities, as the company is committed to speedy, but sustainable, long-term development in the country.”