Senior Rail Commercial Manager – High-Speed Projects

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager – Rail RSSTD to lead the commercial management of a high-speed rail package in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee end-to-end commercial strategy, contract administration, and cost control across signaling, telecoms, traction power, and rolling stock interfaces, partnering with engineering, procurement, and project controls.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 15+ years in large infrastructure or rail programs, and a proven track

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, or a related engineering field.
• 15+ years’ experience in commercial management on large-scale infrastructure or rail programs.
• Proven experience delivering high-speed rail or complex rail systems.
• Strong working knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, or similar contract frameworks and change/claims processes.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills with 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 and contractual obligations.
• Lead full lifecycle contract administration, including claims management, variations, and change control governance.
• Negotiate with contractors and suppliers to secure value-for-money and manage commercial risk.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, commitments, and earned value; drive cost control.
• Prepare and present commercial reports, dashboards, and recommendations to senior management.
• Mentor and lead commercial teams; ensure adherence to procedures and best practices.

Skills

Contract negotiations

Contract administration

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Commercial analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying

Bachelor's degree in Commercial Management

Engineering (related field)

Job description

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager – Rail RSSTD to lead the commercial management of a high-speed rail package in Abu Dhabi. You will oversee end-to-end commercial strategy, contract administration, and cost control across signaling, telecoms, traction power, and rolling stock interfaces, partnering with engineering, procurement, and project controls.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a relevant field, 15+ years in large infrastructure or rail programs, and a proven track