Cost Manager

About the role

As a Cost Manager 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.

Key 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, handling 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 documentation through analysis and reporting.
• Oversee project spend by creating valuations and cost reports, and clearly communicate variations to your team.

Required profile

• Experience in pre‑ and post‑contract cost management on varied projects.
• A degree or comparable experience in a cost management or construction discipline.
• Ability to manage your own priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Chinese.
• Willingness to travel for short periods to meet clients, partners and team.
• Strong relationship‑building mindset with a shared purpose and sense of openness and fun.