Associate Cost Management– Pre Contract

Atkins Realis; Abu Dhabi; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering services firm is seeking an experienced Associate - Quantity Surveying to join their team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Quantity Surveying and 12 to 15 years of relevant experience, including consultant or client-side exposure. Responsibilities include overseeing cost planning, managing tender processes, and leading commercial negotiations. The position offers a tax-free salary, comprehensive insurance, and hybrid work options.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Comprehensive life insurance coverage

Premium medical insurance

Generous annual leave balance

Flexible and hybrid work solutions

Relocation assistance

Transportation & housing allowances

Qualifications

• 12 to 15 years of post-degree relevant experience in pre-contract and commercial management.
• Consultant and/or client-side experience of at least 4 years.
• Sector experience in hospitality, residential buildings, or infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee feasibility, concept, schematic, and detailed design cost planning.
• Lead preparation of Bills of Quantities and Pre-Tender Estimates.
• Manage tender processes and commercial negotiations.

Skills

Experience with FIDIC Contracts

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient in QS software

Excellent English technical writing

Education

Degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

Cost X

Job description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Associate - Quantity Surveying with extensive experience in Pre-Contract Management to join our team at (Dubai/ Abu Dhabi), UAE.

Your role

Pre-Contract Duties

• Oversee feasibility, concept, schematic, and detailed design cost planning and estimating.
• Lead preparation of Bills of Quantities, Pre-Tender Estimates, and Monthly Cost Reports.
• Drive Value Engineering to optimize costs and project efficiency.
• Manage tender processes, including preparation of Instructions to Tenderers, tender analysis, and contract documentation.
• Lead commercial negotiations and attend design and commercial meetings to support pre-contract stages.

About you

• Experience with FIDIC Contracts preferred.
• Degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognized university.
• 12 to 15 years of post-degree relevant experience in pre-contract and commercial management.
• Sector experience in hospitality, residential buildings, or infrastructure.
• Consultant and/or client-side experience of at least 4 years.
• Proficient in QS software (Cost X or similar).
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent English technical writing ability and comprehensive project background.

Rewards & benefits

• Tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive life insurance coverage.
• Premium medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Generous annual leave balance.
• Flexible and hybrid work solutions.
• Remote work opportunities outside of country.
• Company gratuity scheme.
• Discretionary bonus program.
• Annual flight contribution.
• Relocation assistance.
• Transportation & housing allowances (available for remote work locations).
• Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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