Senior Rail Systems Commercial Manager – On‑Site (Abu Dhabi)

AECOM Corporation; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager – Rail Systems in Abu Dhabi to lead the commercial management of a high-speed rail package. You will oversee strategy, contract administration, and cost control across signaling, telecoms, traction power, and rolling stock interfaces.

Collaborating with Engineering, Procurement, and Project Controls, you will secure value-for-money outcomes, ensure compliant and integrated delivery, and mentor the commercial team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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.

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 skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Commercial Manager – Rail Systems in Abu Dhabi to lead the commercial management of a high-speed rail package. You will oversee strategy, contract administration, and cost control across signaling, telecoms, traction power, and rolling stock interfaces.

Collaborating with Engineering, Procurement, and Project Controls, you will secure value-for-money outcomes, ensure compliant and integrated delivery, and mentor the commercial team.