Estimating Manager - Saudi National

Position status: This opportunity is for a bid, so it is not yet a secured role.

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Mace combines construction expertise with consultancy to unlock potential in every person or project and redefine the boundaries of ambition.

Our values shape the way we consult and define the people we want to join us on our journey.

The project: A landmark multipurpose venue at the heart of Riyadh, designed as a dynamic destination for sports, entertainment, cultural activities, and community engagement.

Created for long-term flexibility and year-round activation, the venue will host a diverse range of events, bringing people together and enhancing the city's vibrant social and recreational landscape.

This job is for a Saudi national willing to be based in Riyadh.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Supervise teams in preparing cost plans, estimates, and measurement exercises, including schedules of quantities, across multiple projects and portfolios.
• Develop strategic reviews, prospect assessments, and fact-finding activities to support project opportunities and estimating strategies.
• Manage and perform benchmarking exercises to validate estimates and ensure cost competitiveness and accuracy.
• Oversee quality assurance processes for estimates, ensuring outputs are robust, fit for purpose, and aligned with business requirements.
• Present estimates to key stakeholders, demonstrating comprehensive understanding of project scope, risks, assumptions, and costs.
• Provide expert estimating, risk modeling, and scenario analysis, delivering actionable recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Evaluate supplier and contractor quotations, providing commercial insights, modeling solutions, and strategic options to senior management and stakeholders.
• Manage, mentor, and develop estimating teams, represent the business in client and stakeholder engagements, and support net zero carbon objectives through proactive carbon management and reduction initiatives. You’ll need to have:
• A relevant degree qualification.
• Relevant experience in estimating and pre-contract cost management, including at least 6 years in senior management roles on large infrastructure or mixed-use developments.
• Necessary visa criteria for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and relevant work experience working on high-value projects/programmes for a project management consultancy business, which are required for immigration and client approval. Our values Safety first - Going home safe and well: We champion a safe, diverse, and inclusive working environment, understanding the importance of well-being in every team. Client focus - Deliver on our promise: We own the quality of deliverables and strategic outcomes and build long-term relationships with our clients. Integrity - Always do the right thing: We influence positive outcomes within our industry while always aligning with our compliance obligations. Create opportunity - For our people to excel: We champion a continuous improvement culture throughout all activities, inspiring our people and teams to develop. Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfill all the criteria, please apply, as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role. #LI-On-site #LI-GA1 Please remember the Employee Referral Scheme and if there are any talented people you can recommend, just click the button and use the ‘Refer a friend’ feature found within the relevant job. Job Details Primary Location: SA-SA-Riyadh Organization: IM - Mace EC (Saudi) Schedule: Regular Job Type: Full-time Job Posting: 25-Aug-2026, 10:28:59 AM Unposting Date: 24-Oct-2026, 2:59:00 PM