Senior Rail Systems Commercial Lead

AECOM; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Senior Commercial Manager – Rail Systems to lead commercial strategy and contract administration for a high-speed rail package. You will work with engineering, procurement, project controls, risk, and delivery teams to secure favorable outcomes and ensure timely, compliant, and integrated delivery.

Responsibilities include end-to-end commercial management, negotiations, budgets and earned value monitoring, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end commercial strategy for a high-speed rail package.
• Oversee contract administration, claims management, variations, and change control.
• Negotiate with contractors/suppliers to secure value-for-money and manage risk.
• Monitor budgets, forecasts, commitments, and earned value; drive cost control and cash management.
• Ensure procurement policy compliance and standards across the supply chain.
• Align scope, schedule, cost, and risk with Engineering/Procurement/Project Controls.
• Lead commercial risk identification, quantification, mitigation, and opportunities tracking.
• Prepare and present commercial reports and recommendations to senior management.
• Build and mentor commercial teams; ensure consistent procedures and best practices.

Skills

Commercial management experience

Rail systems knowledge

Contract knowledge (FIDIC/NEC)

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

AECOM in Abu Dhabi invites applications for a Senior Commercial Manager – Rail Systems to lead commercial strategy and contract administration for a high-speed rail package. You will work with engineering, procurement, project controls, risk, and delivery teams to secure favorable outcomes and ensure timely, compliant, and integrated delivery.

Responsibilities include end-to-end commercial management, negotiations, budgets and earned value monitoring, and risk mitigation.