Senior Estimator - MEP

Atkins Realis Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Atkins Realis Group seeks an experienced Sr Cost Estimator to lead cost management for large-scale infrastructure and civil projects in Abu Dhabi. You will drive pre-contract cost estimates, cost plans, BoQs and benchmarking using CESSM and industry standards.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure design alignment with cost objectives, support procurement strategies, and contribute to risk and value management, tender documentation, and commercial meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
• 10+ years of experience in cost management for infrastructure and civil projects.
• Strong English technical writing and presentation skills.
• Experience in pre-contract quantity surveying for major infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of pre-contract cost estimates and cost plans.
• Develop and manage BoQs and pre-tender estimates.
• Support procurement strategies including packaging and tendering.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align design and cost objectives.
• Prepare and review tender documentation and pricing schedules.
• Assist in risk and value management and cost control.
• Attend commercial meetings as required.

Skills

Cost estimation

Pre-contract cost planning

BoQ preparation

Procurement planning

Tender documentation

Risk assessment

Value engineering

CESSM

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Building Services Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Tools

CESSM

Job description

An experienced Estimator with 10 years of quantity surveying and cost estimating expertise specializing in large-scale infrastructure and civil engineering projects including pre-contract cost planning BoQ preparation and procurement strategy development Skilled in utilizing CESSM and industry-standard estimating practices to deliver accurate cost estimates risk assessments value engineering and tender documentation while collaborating effectively with multidisciplinary project teams

Your roleLead the preparation of pre-contract cost estimates cost plans and benchmarking for large-scale infrastructure projects Develop and manage Bills of Quantities BoQs and pre-tender estimates using CESSM and other industry standards Support the development of procurement strategies including packaging tendering and contract formation Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment between design intent and cost objectives Prepare and review tender documentation including pricing schedules and contract conditions Conduct market analysis and engage with supply chain to inform cost data and procurement planning Assisting in risk and value management and cost control functions Assisting in identifying analysing and developing responses to commercial risks Attendance and representation at commercial meetings

Rewards amp benefitsExplore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career This includes Tax-free salary Life insurance coverage Medical insurance Annual leave balance Company gratuity scheme Discretionary bonus program Annual flight contribution Transportation amp housing allowances Employee Wellbeing Program 24 7 access to specialists in finance legal matters family care personal health fitness and nutrition

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular Sr Cost Estimator shall have a minimum 10 years of experience in cost management within the construction industry. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Quantity Surveying or a related discipline. Demonstrate strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills. Strong background in pre-contract quantity surveying for infrastructure and civil engineering projects including masterplanning, preference for major international events experience (e.g. expos, sports events, cultural festivals). Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.