What does it really take to build a lasting career in construction?
Not quick moves. Not luck. Real growth comes from understanding the fundamentals — and playing the long game.
In this episode of The Take Off Podcast, Aaron Tomsett, Group Operations Director at Cost Plan Group, shares his journey from leaving school at 16 to leading an international construction consultancy across Australia, the UK, and Papua New Guinea.
Aaron talks about:
Why career patience often beats constant job-hopping
How he took a pay cut to move from development to contracting — and why it paid off
What schools and universities get wrong about career guidance in construction
The power of mentorship and leadership awareness
How understanding the core principles of quantity surveying reduces stress and errors
What the construction markets in Australia, PNG, and the UK look like right now
Whether you’re an aspiring quantity surveyor, a project manager looking for direction, or a senior leader shaping teams, this conversation delivers grounded insights on career progression
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