Associate Director – Cost Management

Overview

AtkinsRéalis are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Associate Director – Cost Management to lead and manage pre-contract cost consultancy services across high-profile projects based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cost planning, procurement strategy, and tender documentation, and will play a pivotal role in client engagement, team leadership, and business development.

Your role

Pre-Contract Cost Management

• Lead the development of detailed cost plans and estimates from concept through to tender stage.
• Provide strategic procurement advice and manage the tendering process including preparation of BOQs, tender documents, and bid evaluations.
• Ensure cost advice aligns with client budgets and project objectives.
• Conduct value engineering and risk analysis to optimize project outcomes.
  
  

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients on pre-contract matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, and contractors.
• Present cost reports and procurement strategies to senior stakeholders.
  
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor a team of cost consultants and quantity surveyors.
• Oversee quality assurance and ensure deliverables meet internal and client standards.
• Support recruitment, training, and performance management within the cost team.
  
  

Business Development & Strategy

• Contribute to business growth through client retention and new project acquisition.
• Support bid preparation and proposal writing for new opportunities.
• Identify market trends and provide strategic input to service offerings.
  
  

About You

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Cost Management, or related field.
• Must have MRICS.
• Minimum 15 years of experience with a strong focus on pre-contract services.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale projects in the Middle East such as typically leisure, entertainment, sports, Theme park & museum.
• Excellent knowledge of procurement routes, cost planning techniques, and contract administration.
  
  

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Commercially driven with a client-focused mindset.
• Proficient in cost management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
  
  

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.
• 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.
  
  

Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.

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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