Senior Manager - Estimator

Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is looking for a Project Controls / Estimating Manager, in Al Ula, KSA.

About AtkinsRéalis

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn .

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The Project Controls / Estimating Manager , working directly with the Clients Budget & Estimating team, will be responsible for leading comprehensive financial planning, budgeting, and cost control strategies across a complex, multi-asset development portfolio, including residential, retail, office, mixed-use, hospitality, F&B, public works, and infrastructure.

This role will drive financial discipline through advanced estimating, cost benchmarking, and regional adjustments, establishing robust preliminary and detailed project budgets.

The successful candidate will partner closely with Real Estate Development, Development, and Commercial teams to provide rigorous financial oversight through monitoring of project budgets against estimates from feasibility through final tender and through to project completion. This person will be accountable for optimizing, monitoring and implementing internal budgeting and cost-control processes, managing external cost consultants, and building a high-performing competency in cost management across the organization.

Requirements :

Strategic Budget Development and Financial Leadership :

• Lead high-level estimating, utilizing Gross Floor Area (GFA) data and comprehensive market benchmarks to create accurate, strategic budget forecasts.
• Establish a level 1 / class 5 order of magnitude as well as to manage and refine level 3 / class 3 preliminary budgets and detailed project budgets, enforcing strong financial controls throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and monitor cashflow forecasts for cash consumption and budget application and approval.
• Partner strategically with Real Estate Development for feasibility budgeting, offering expert financial analyses to guide go / no-go project decisions.
• Collaborate closely with the Development and Commercial teams to finalize project feasibility estimates against the approved budget and set competitive tender targets that enhance project profitability.

Advanced Cost Tracking, Analysis, and Control :

Financial Reporting and Strategic Analysis :

External Consultant Management and Quality Assurance :

Process Optimization and Benchmarking Excellence :

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Strategic Stakeholder Engagement :

Candidate Profile : Education :

Experience :

Skills :

Must be conversant in all the following :

Analytical Acumen : Ability to interpret complex financial data and extract actionable insights that enhance budgeting and cost control effectiveness.

Strategic Financial Leadership : Deep expertise in budgeting, estimating, and cost control within construction and development, with the ability to balance financial discipline with project goals.

Attention to Detail : Strong focus on precision and accuracy in budgeting, cost tracking, and variance identification to maintain high standards of financial rigor.

Stakeholder Engagement : Proficient in building and nurturing cross-functional relationships, ensuring alignment with financial and project objectives.

Proactive Problem Solving : Skilled in identifying financial risks early and implementing timely solutions to address budget deviations and cost challenges.

Why choose AtkinsRéalis?

Your difference makes a difference. We care for our people and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where you can thrive and build a future you want to be a part of.

AtkinsRéalis is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforces. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction, or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.

Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.

We pursue this commitment by :

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.