Senior Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contracts) – Lead Commercial

AtkinsRéalis Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 480,000; 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

Housing allowance

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contracts) in Riyadh to lead pre‑contract cost management and commercial activities across multiple projects. You will prepare and review cost plans, BOQs, tender documentation, and value engineering studies while maintaining client relationships and leading commercial discussions.

You will mentor junior QS staff and support professional development. The role requires 10–15 years of QS experience with strong knowledge of design and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• MRICS membership or equivalent.
• 10–15 years of Quantity Surveying experience with at least 8 years in pre‑contract cost consultancy and 5 years in a Senior QS role at a Tier 1 firm.
• Strong experience in cost planning, estimating, procurement and tendering across mixed‑use, residential, commercial and large‑scale projects.
• Excellent knowledge of measurement methods including NRM and BOQ production.
• Advanced skills in CostX and cost forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead measurement, quantity take‑off, cost estimating, and cost planning from concept through tender stage.
• Prepare cost plans, estimates, benchmarking studies, feasibility assessments, and budget reviews.
• Manage preparation, review, and approval of BOQs, quantity breakdowns, and tender documentation.
• Undertake value engineering reviews and cost optimization to improve project value.
• Conduct commercial risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies during development.
• Prepare tender analyses, bid evaluations, and procurement support documentation.

Skills

Cost planning

Estimating

Procurement

Tendering

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying or related

MRICS

Tools

CostX

Estimating software

Job description

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Quantity Surveyor (Pre-Contracts) in Riyadh to lead pre‑contract cost management and commercial activities across multiple projects. You will prepare and review cost plans, BOQs, tender documentation, and value engineering studies while maintaining client relationships and leading commercial discussions.

You will mentor junior QS staff and support professional development. The role requires 10–15 years of QS experience with strong knowledge of design and