Senior Rail Commercial Leader – High-Speed Systems

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager – Rail Systems to lead the end-to-end commercial management for a high-speed rail package. The role covers strategy, contract administration, risk and cost control across signaling, telecoms, traction power, and rolling stock interfaces.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, project controls, risk, and delivery teams to secure favorable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering)
• 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 stakeholder engagement experience

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

Commercial management

Contract negotiation

Budgeting & cost control

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager – Rail Systems to lead the end-to-end commercial management for a high-speed rail package. The role covers strategy, contract administration, risk and cost control across signaling, telecoms, traction power, and rolling stock interfaces.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement, project controls, risk, and delivery teams to secure favorable outcomes.