Research Analyst

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: 

• Conduct thorough research on industry trends, market conditions, and competitors.
• Gather data from primary and secondary sources to support research and decision-making.
• Analyse quantitative and qualitative data to identify patterns, trends, and insights.
• Prepare comprehensive reports, dashboards, and visualisations to communicate findings effectively.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to support data-driven business decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely and accurate delivery of research outputs.
• Design and implement research methodologies, including surveys, interviews, focus groups, and statistical analyses.
• Collect, validate, and analyse data ensuring accuracy, relevance, and reliability.
• Manage and organise datasets for easy access, retrieval, and comparison.
• Interpret and present research findings in a clear, concise, and structured manner for diverse stakeholders.
• Conduct competitive and market analysis to benchmark performance and identify emerging opportunities.
• Monitor and report on key research metrics and project KPIs.
• Support research on pricing trends, economic indicators, and market forecasts.
• Coordinate with external research partners and agencies as required.
• Stay updated on industry developments, technological innovations, and evolving market trends.

We would love to hear from you if you: 

• Bachelor's degree in economics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of experience in market/business/economic research.
• Previous experience in construction, commodities, or related sectors is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proficiency in statistical tools and data visualization techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other MS Office applications (Word, PowerPoint).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convert complex research findings into clear, concise content.
• Strong content writing and presentation skills to support report creation and client deliverables.
• Prior experience in primary research, trend analysis, and price forecasting preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Attention to detail, curiosity, persistence, and a proactive approach to learning.
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All interviews are conducted either in person or virtually with video required.

Linesight is a highly successful global project and cost management consultancy that keeps clients coming back. And for that we have our people to thank. You see we're not like the others. We're different. Unique. It's our fresh thinking and focus on what matters that has led to our evolving. We are on a journey working in some of the most exciting innovative sectors with some of the world's most prestigious companies delivering major projects that deliver a more sustainable built environment. We have an open culture and a flat structure where you can expect to be treated with genuine care, respect, and empathy. With Linesight, you can truly discover the power of team

Diversity, inclusion and accessibility Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We are a people business, and we understand that the more inclusive we are, the happier our people and better our work will be. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application, we would love to hear from youDiversity, inclusion and accessibility Linesight is committed to transparent, equal opportunity employment practices. We are building a diverse and inclusive organisation, accessible to all, based on having a safe culture which enables all our people to be their true selves. We are a people business, and we understand that the more inclusive we are, the happier our people and better our work will be. We will ensure that individuals with disability are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or recruitment process and are accommodated in the workplace. If you require assistance or accommodation of any kind, please mention this in your application, we would love to hear from you