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Question Time: Cost Engineer to Commercial Leader: The QS Career Shift Explained (EP 266)

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Own The Build
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May 11, 2026
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2030
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Summary

In this Own the Build Question Time episode, Paul is joined once again by Chris Barber, COO and Co-Founder of C-Link, to answer listener questions shaped by recent episodes and the Leadership Series. The conversation focuses on the real challenges QSs face as they progress through their careers — from transitioning into the role, to stepping up into leadership and delivering meaningful value on projects. Paul and Chris cover: how to transition from cost engineer to high-performing...