Job summary
AtkinsRéalis in Riyadh is recruiting a Senior Urban and Real Estate Economist (Manager) to join its Advisory team. The role provides demographic, economic and market analysis and converts forecasts into spatial and real estate requirements to support planning, masterplanning and infrastructure decisions.
Key responsibilities
- Produce economic, demographic and real estate market analyses for plans and major projects
- Prepare population, household and employment forecasts at multiple spatial levels
- Translate growth forecasts into spatial requirements for various land uses
- Assess market drivers, supply, pricing, absorption and competing developments
- Develop demand and infrastructure assumptions to inform phasing and investment
- Lead urban and real estate economics workstreams within multidisciplinary teams
- Prepare technical reports, presentations and executive summaries for clients
- Support business development, reusable tools and junior staff mentorship
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in economics, urban planning or related field
- Master’s degree preferred
- Typically 8+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in urban or real estate economics and consulting
- Ability to translate forecasts into spatial and real estate requirements
- Strong quantitative, forecasting and analytical skills
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Experience with GIS or data-visualisation tools desirable
Benefits
- Tax-free salary
- Life insurance
- Medical insurance
- Annual leave
- Company gratuity scheme
- Discretionary bonus program
- Annual flight contribution
- Transportation and housing allowances
- Employee wellbeing program (24/7)
Skills
Economic forecastingDemographic analysisReal estate market analysisGISMicrosoft ExcelPowerPointData visualisationStatistical analysisScenario testingReport writing
Source: Workday. Last checked as open: 14 Nov 2026. You apply directly with the employer.
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