Senior Pre-Contracts Quantity Surveyor | Cost Planning Leader

AtkinsRéalis Group; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tax-free salary

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Annual leave balance

Company gratuity scheme

Discretionary bonus program

Annual flight contribution

Transportation & housing allowances

Employee Wellbeing Program

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contracts) to lead cost management across multiple projects during design and procurement. You will prepare cost plans, BOQs, tender docs, and value engineering studies while maintaining client relationships and guiding junior staff.

Ideal candidates hold MRICS, 10–15 years of QS experience with a strong pre-contract track record in Tier 1 environments, and are proficient with CostX and BOQ production.

Qualifications

• MRICS membership required.
• 10–15 years QS experience with pre-contract focus.
• 8+ years in pre-contract cost consultancy.
• 5+ years as Senior QS in a Tier 1 firm.
• Experience in mixed-use, residential, commercial, and large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of NRM and BOQ production.
• Advanced skills in CostX and cost forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead measurement, cost estimating and cost planning from concept through tender.
• Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, budgets, and procurement docs.
• Undertake value engineering reviews to enhance project value.
• Conduct commercial risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Prepare tender analyses, bid evaluations and procurement support.
• Review design developments for cost implications.
• Coordinate with design, planning and project teams on cost alignment.
• Provide commercial advice to clients and mentor junior QS staff.

Skills

Quantity take-off

Cost planning

Cost estimating

Tendering

Value engineering

Data analysis

Client-facing

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline

Tools

CostX

Estimating software

Cost forecasting

Commercial reporting

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contracts) to lead cost management across multiple projects during design and procurement. You will prepare cost plans, BOQs, tender docs, and value engineering studies while maintaining client relationships and guiding junior staff.

Ideal candidates hold MRICS, 10–15 years of QS experience with a strong pre-contract track record in Tier 1 environments, and are proficient with CostX and BOQ production.