As an Associate Director at Linesight, you will lead highly experienced, culturally diverse, and passionate teams, nurturing a strong social dynamic and a shared sense of achievement. You will build on your extensive industry experience, which will open doors for you, extend your skillset, and broaden your perspective. We will empower, support, and enable you to take real responsibility in your role so that you can advance your career with us. You will be mentored and supported by industry leaders and provided with the tools to grow. Additionally, you will contribute to our business strategy as we continue to evolve. For us, lasting trusted relationships are essential, both with our teams and our clients. In this role, you will: Act as the key account manager in the data centre team, developing client relationships based on partnership and trust Utilize your business development skills to engage new clients and secure repeat projects with existing clients Oversee key strategic client projects Apply your extensive cost management experience to achieve all project deliverables within contract performance measures Negotiate contract terms and commercial agreements with external clients and contractors Foster top performance and growth among your employees through excellent mentorship and leadership Lead your team to deliver high-quality work and client value We would love to hear from you if you: Have strong operational management experience in a dynamic environment Have experience in pre- and post-contract cost management within Data Centres Possess 10 years of experience in construction, with previous cost management experience in the data centre sector Are confident in leading meetings with clients Hold a degree or equivalent experience in cost management or quantity surveying Are chartered and ideally a member of RICS Are an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing Thrive on building strong relationships with your team and clients through shared purpose and openness Since 1974, we’ve been providing construction consultancy services that keep clients returning. Our people are the foundation of our thriving, authentic culture. We overcome challenges together, deliver better projects, and leverage innovation. We see potential in our people and empower them. We are a business on a journey—an agile business proud to be different. We are Linesight. Dynamic. Driven. Different. Our approach to DE&I At Linesight, we believe our success is tied to that of our employees, and we are committed to creating a workplace that is fair, equitable, and inclusive for everyone. We strive to create an environment where all employees have equal opportunities to thrive, from hiring and onboarding to promotion and career development. We have implemented policies and initiatives to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I), including accessible job descriptions, DE&I checks at every stage of employment, fairness and transparency in hiring, salary, and promotion decisions, and employee and family-friendly policies to support inclusion and equity. About Cost Management Our cost management teams deliver cost predictability, assurance, and value for money on prestigious projects worldwide for top-tier clients. Join our collaborative, close-knit teams with deep expertise in international, regional, and local construction costs and benchmarks. We promote mentoring and reverse mentoring at all levels, supporting your development regardless of experience or seniority. "I was initially attracted to Linesight by the project portfolio, especially its diversity across sectors and regions. It’s a dynamic team with a positive work environment and proactive approach to achieving optimal client outcomes, with opportunities to work on world-class projects." John O’Sullivan Director - Project Management "Linesight is a professional, highly skilled, efficiently driven, and vibrant consultancy. It stands out from other firms, especially in the consistent support from managers and colleagues." Project Manager "In a growing organization, the opportunity is to travel and grow professionally and personally. Taking the initiative to relocate demonstrates your willingness to help expand Linesight’s presence in new regions and markets." Senior Director, Europe "Thanks to Linesight, I have the chance to work in Italy's expanding data centre sector, with a collaborative team, in a safe and healthy environment, with many growth opportunities as the company commits to sustainable, long-term development." J-18808-Ljbffr J-18808-Ljbffr