Research Analyst (Construction)
The opportunity
As a Research Analyst (Construction) 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:
- Collect, analyse, and interpret construction related data, including both secondary and primary sources (e.g., materials, project scheduling, cost benchmarking, vendors), for global projects to generate valuable insights and actionable recommendations
- Create and analyse graphs, charts, and data in Excel/Power BI to highlight trends and key metrics
- Prepare detailed reports and presentations based on data analysis and project outcomes
- Develop comprehensive global market research reports covering various sectors within the construction industry
- Track developments in the construction industry to stay updated on emerging trends and best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assist with ongoing projects and research efforts
- Present findings clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all organizational levels
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field, with minimum of 2 years of experience as a Research Analyst or in a similar role within the construction industry
- Have an understanding of construction processes and principles
- Are proficient in cost evaluation and data analysis, with the ability to derive insights and present findings
- Ideally have exposure to international projects/research assignments in the data centre, life sciences or industrial sector
- Have expertise in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions, pivot tables, and data visualization (graphs and charts)
- Ideally work with data analytics tools such as PowerBI and have knowledge of basic statistical methods or techniques
- Have excellent written English and verbal communication skills, with the ability to create clear and concise reports and presentations
- Are self-motivated, able to anticipate needs, identify problems, and offer solutions in a fast-paced environment
- Have a highly collaborative nature and enjoy working within a global team
- Are detail oriented and quality focused
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 Corporate Services
An extensive range of corporate services expertise is required for an organisation of our scale and reach to be successful, and we have fantastic teams of professionals across a range of functions such as tax and finance, marketing, operations, and people and organisational development. Whether at the earliest stages of your career, or an experienced professional, we are committed to nurturing, supporting, mentoring, and stretching our people, so that you can maximise your potential and meet your career aspirations in your field of expertise.
Life at Linesight
