Contracts and Commercial Director - Rail

Parsons; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A major infrastructure firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Contracts Director to manage rail infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 20 years of experience, with 10 years focused on large-scale rail projects. Responsibilities include contract administration, compliance, and stakeholder engagement. Strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential. Join us to pursue a rewarding career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience with 10 years in large-scale rail or metro projects.
• Proven track record on major infrastructure projects.
• Fluent in English with strong technical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer contracts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support the resolution of contractual issues.
• Prepare and review contractual documentation.

Skills

Contract administration

Commercial risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical abilities

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quantity Surveying

Job description

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Job Description

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Contracts Director to join our team. The successful candidate will work with a prestigious client organisation in the United Arab Emirates to support the delivery of a major rail infrastructure programme.

This senior level role requires expertise in contract administration, commercial risk management and stakeholder engagement with a complex infrastructure project.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 20 years of work experience with 10 years of experience within large-scale rail or metro projects.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Administer and manage contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support the resolution of contractual issues, variations, and claims in coordination with client and contractor teams.
• Prepare and review contractual documentation, correspondence, and reports.
• Advise on contract strategy, risk mitigation, and procurement processes.
• Liaise with legal, commercial, and technical teams to ensure alignment with project objectives.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Minimum 20 years work experience with 10+ years of contract administration experience within rail projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field is essential.
• Proven track record in contract administration on major infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
• Qualified and chartered by a recognised international body such as Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is an advantage.
• Must be fluent in English both written and spoken with an excellent capability in written technical skills as well as oral and written communication skills.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a client-facing environment.
• High attention to detail and professional integrity.
• Experience working in international or Middle Eastern infrastructure projects is an advantage.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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