Contracts & Commercial Manager - Rail Systems

Surbana Jurong; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global engineering consultancy in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Contracts & Commercial Manager to oversee contracts and commercial governance for a potential High-Speed Rail project. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of experience in commercial management, familiarity with FIDIC contracts, and strong regional experience. Join a dynamic team focused on sustainable infrastructure development.

Benefits

Collaborative work culture

Opportunities to influence sustainable development

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in commercial or contracts management within infrastructure/rail.
• Experience with FIDIC contracts is essential.
• HSR or Rail Systems experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead contract administration for systems and infrastructure packages.
• Oversee cost planning, budgeting, and commercial reporting.
• Manage claims, variations, and contract negotiations under FIDIC frameworks.

Skills

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Cost control

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, or Engineering

Job description

• Work on a signature metro project shaping regional connectivity
• Contribute to the best-in-class potential High-Speed Rail (HSR) Programme Management & Engineering Consultancy (PMEC) assignment in the United Arab Emirates.
• Be a part of one of Asia’s most respected engineering consultancies

About SJ Overview

Surbana Jurong Group (SJ Group) is a global multidisciplinary urban, infrastructure, and managed services consultancy, headquartered in Singapore. With over 16,000 employees across 120+ offices worldwide, SJ Group is committed to shaping cities into sustainable and smart environments. Our presence in the Middle East is anchored by our contribution to large-scale infrastructure and transport projects across the GCC.

We are currently inviting Expressions of Interest for the following roles as part of a confidential high-speed rail bid project in the UAE. All positions are full-time, UAE-based, and require strong GCC experience, with preference given to candidates with HSR project exposure.

About the Role

We are inviting expressions of interest for an experienced Contracts & Commercial Manager - Rail Systems, Power, Rolling Stock, Depot & Track (RSSTDP) to support a potential High-Speed Rail (HSR) programme in the UAE. This role will manage commercial governance, contracts administration, and cost control for complex multidisciplinary engineering packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead contract administration for systems and infrastructure packages.
• Oversee cost planning, budgeting, and commercial reporting.
• Manage claims, variations, and contract negotiations under FIDIC frameworks.
• Support procurement and tendering for specialist rail systems.
• Provide commercial input to risk and change management processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, or Engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in commercial or contracts management within infrastructure/rail.
• Experience with FIDIC contracts is essential.
• HSR or Rail Systems experience preferred.
• UAE / GCC regional experience highly desirable.

Why Join SJ

• Join a trusted global engineering consultancy delivering infrastructure that transforms lives.
• Be part of a project that advances sustainable rail connectivity across the GCC.
• Work in a collaborative and high-performance culture focused on excellence and ethics.

All recruitment activities go through our recruitment function, and currently, this role doesn’t require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to SJ Group.

Only successful candidates will be contacted

At Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. Join us in making a positive impact on the world!