Commercial Manager, Contract & Cost (Semi-conductor Project)
The opportunity
As a Commercial 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 take ownership of contract and cost management for a high-profile semiconductor project in Taiwan, ensuring commercial success from pre-contract through to final account. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, contributing to complex, fast-paced delivery in a critical global industry.
In this role you will:
Lead full lifecycle cost management services from feasibility through to final account agreement
Develop and manage project budgets, cost plans, and cash flow forecasts
Provide accurate and timely commercial reporting to clients and stakeholders
Monitor project costs to identify risks, variances, and opportunities
Administer contracts in line with project requirements and local Taiwanese regulations
Lead procurement strategy, tendering, bid evaluation, and contract award processes
Manage change control, variations, and claims, ensuring robust documentation and negotiation
Support dispute avoidance and resolution through proactive contract management
Partner with project and client teams to drive commercial performance and value
Ensure alignment with project timelines, delivery strategies, and quality expectations
Support decision-making with data-driven commercial insights
Build strong relationships with clients, contractors, and consultants
Provide commercial leadership across multidisciplinary teams
Ensure clear communication of risks, opportunities, and commercial outcomes
Ensure adherence to Linesight procedures and professional standards
Maintain high levels of transparency, accuracy, and accountability
Support audit processes and ensure robust commercial controls are in place
We would love to hear from you if you:
- Have significant experience in commercial or cost management, ideally within semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or large-scale construction projects
- Possess strong knowledge of contract administration, including standard forms (FIDIC, NEC, or equivalent)
- Have experience working on complex, high-value projects in an international environment
- Demonstrate expertise in cost planning, procurement, and commercial reporting
- Are confident managing variations, claims, and contract negotiations
- Have strong stakeholder management and communication skills (fluency in English and Mandarin required)
- Are comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth project environment
- Have a degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.
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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.
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