AtkinsRéalis

CostEstimator

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Cost Estimator at AtkinsRéalis. Skills: Cost Estimation, Quantity Surveying, Procurement, Risk Management. Lead 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”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Assisting in identifying, analysing and developing responses to commercial risks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8 Years relevant experience, minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Middle East, Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related discipline, Demonstrate interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, Possess good project background and proven English language technical writing ability and skills, background in pre-contract quantity surveying for infrastructure and civil engineering projects including masterplanning, Ability to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment

Nice to Have

preference for major international events experience (e. g. expos, sports events, cultural festivals)

What You'll Do.

Lead the preparation of pre-contract cost estimates

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

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

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment between design intent and cost objectives

Communication Scope

Demonstrate interpersonal, communication and presentation skills; Proven English language technical writing ability and skills

Full Job Description

### **Job Description** ## Overview AtkinsRéalis is looking for an **Cost****Estimator,** in **Abu Dhabi, UAE.** ## Your role ## * Lead 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. ## About you ## * 8 Years relevant experience. Estimator shall have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Middle East. * Bachelor’s degree in engineering or 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. ## Rewards & benefits Explore 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 & housing allowances. * Emp

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