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Linesight

Global construction consultancy and project management

Cost Manager MEP

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeParis, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Have experience in pre- and post-contract cost management, ideally within mechanical and electrical building services, data centre construction, or other critical infrastructure projects.
  • Have a degree or equivalent experience in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or a related construction discipline.
  • Understand the commercial and contractual complexities of mechanical and electrical packages, including procurement, cost forecasting, variations, and final accounts.
  • Be able to manage competing priorities, exercise commercial judgement, and deliver accurate, timely cost information in a fast-paced project environment.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and project teams, communicating clearly and working collaboratively to achieve shared objectives.
  • Be willing to travel for short periods to meet clients, partners, and colleagues as project requirements dictate.
  • Have professional-level written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver pre- and post-contract cost management across mechanical and electrical packages on data centre construction and other critical infrastructure projects.
  • Prepare cost estimates, cost plans, and budget forecasts for major mechanical and electrical installations, including electrical distribution, cooling systems, backup power, and associated infrastructure.
  • Manage valuations, cost reports, variations, and change orders, providing clear commercial visibility and accurate financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support tender and procurement activities, from preparing tender documentation and evaluating submissions to providing recommendations that secure best value for the client.
  • Manage contractual and commercial issues, including loss and expense claims, variations, and construction disputes, ensuring fair, transparent, and timely resolution.
  • Assist with the preparation, negotiation, and agreement of final accounts, ensuring costs are properly substantiated and contractual obligations are met.
  • Work closely with project managers, engineers, contractors, and clients to support informed decision-making, manage commercial risk, and maintain cost control in complex construction environments.

About the Company

Linesight

Global construction consultancy and project management

Linesight provides professional consultancy, management support, and strategic advice to the global construction industry from concept to completion. Its teams use market analysis, project planning, cost management, risk assessment, and program management to tailor solutions across sectors such as Commercial, Data Centers, Life Sciences, Healthcare, High-Tech Industrial, Hospitality, Education, Residential, Retail, Transportation, Infrastructure, and Energy and Oil & Gas, with a worldwide reach. It differentiates itself through a 50-year history, long-standing client relationships, broad cross-sector expertise, and a true global footprint with strong local presence. Its goal is to help clients grow and run their construction-related businesses by turning insights into practical results across all project stages.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
Founded
1974

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