Senior Commercial Manager Rail Systems

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager Rail Systems to lead the commercial management of a high-speed rail package in Abu Dhabi. You will drive end-to-end contract administration, cost control, and risk management across signaling, telecoms, electrification, traction power, and rolling stock interfaces.

In this role you will partner with engineering, procurement, project controls and delivery teams to secure favorable outcomes and ensure compliant, integrated project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering or a related field.
• 15 years experience in commercial management on large-scale infrastructure or rail programs.
• Proven experience delivering high-speed rail or complex rail systems (signalling telecoms electrification/traction power rolling stock interfaces).
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC NEC or similar contract frameworks and change/claims processes.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills with a track record of stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environments and matrix organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust commercial strategies aligned with project objectives, delivery model and contractual obligations.
• Lead full lifecycle contract administration including claims management, variations and change control governance.
• Negotiate with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to secure value-for-money outcomes and manage commercial risk.
• Monitor and report budgets, forecasts, commitments and earned value; drive cost control and cash management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, legal requirements and relevant standards across the supply chain.
• Partner with Engineering, Procurement and Project Controls to align scope, schedule, cost and risk; support configuration and interface management across systems.
• Lead commercial risk identification, quantification, mitigation and opportunities tracking; support contingency management.
• Prepare and present clear commercial reports, dashboards and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Build, mentor and manage commercial teams; promote consistent application of procedures and best practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Job description

We are hiring an experienced Commercial Manager Rail Systems to lead the commercial management of a high-speed rail systems package. The role spans end-to-end commercial strategy contract administration and cost control across signaling telecommunications traction power/power supply and rolling stock interfaces. You will partner closely with engineering procurement project controls risk and delivery teams to secure favorable commercial outcomes and support timely compliant and integrated delivery.

• Develop and implement robust commercial strategies aligned with project objectives delivery model and contractual obligations.
• Lead full lifecycle contract administration including claims management variations and change control governance.
• Negotiate with contractors suppliers and stakeholders to secure value-for-money outcomes and manage commercial risk.
• Monitor and report budgets forecasts commitments and earned value; drive cost control and cash management.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies legal requirements and relevant standards across the supply chain.
• Partner with Engineering Procurement and Project Controls to align scope schedule cost and risk; support configuration and interface management across systems.
• Lead commercial risk identification quantification mitigation and opportunities tracking; support contingency management.
• Prepare and present clear commercial reports dashboards and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Build mentor and manage commercial teams; promote consistent application of procedures and best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Quantity Surveying Commercial Management Engineering or a related field.
• 15 years experience in commercial management on large-scale infrastructure or rail programs.
• Proven experience delivering high-speed rail or complex rail systems (e.g. signaling telecoms electrification/traction power rolling stock interfaces).
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC NEC or similar contract frameworks and change/claims processes.
• Excellent negotiation analytical and communication skills with a track record of stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced multi-disciplinary environments and matrix organizations.

Additional Information:

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work optionswell-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.

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What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work:

No

Employment Type:

Contract