Senior Commercial Manager – Rail

Build the Future of Rail in the Middle East with Mace

As we expand our rail capability across the Middle East, Mace is seeking exceptional talent to help shape and deliver some of the region’s most ambitious transport programmes.

With a globally recognised track record across high‑speed rail, conventional rail, metro, and complex station environments, we are now growing our presence in the region — and building a high‑calibre talent pool to support this next phase.

We are looking for experienced professionals across:

• Project and Programme Management

• Cost and Commercial Management

• Project Controls and Planning

You’ll be responsible for:

• Prepares and manages contract documents, warranties, bonds, and licenses, supporting formal execution by relevant parties.
• Provides expert advice on the administration of construction and services contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual terms.
• Measures completed work, prepares valuations, and manages variations in line with contractual requirements to reach agreement with contractors.
• Ensures robust cost control and reporting, including oversight of monthly post-contract cost reports presented to clients.
• Identifies and analyses cost impacts related to design changes, contract awards, construction activities, and client variations.
• Leads the evaluation and resolution of contractor and subcontractor claims for delays and additional costs.
• Advises on certification processes, including practical completion, making good defects, and final completion, ensuring final accounts are agreed.
• Provides leadership and performance management to teams, drives continuous improvement, manages key stakeholder relationships, and supports sustainability objectives including carbon reduction initiatives.

About you

You will bring proven experience in major rail or infrastructure programmes, coupled with the ability to operate in complex, fast‑paced delivery environments. Equally important is a collaborative mindset and a commitment to excellence — qualities that define how we partner with our clients and deliver lasting impact.

This is an opportunity to be part of something evolving — to help establish, shape, and grow a rail capability in a region where investment in integrated transport is accelerating at pace.

If you are motivated by delivering complex programmes, working with high‑performing teams, and contributing to the development of world‑class infrastructure, we would welcome the opportunity to connect.

Join us in delivering the next generation of rail across the Middle East.

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