Contracts Manager - Rail

About the role

Mace is recruiting a Contracts Manager for a rail project in Dubai. The role leads cost, procurement, commercial governance, change, claims, forecasting and value management, and sits within a programme of major UAE rail, metro and integrated transport infrastructure.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the strategy, management plan, governance and delivery controls for the contract.
• Lead coordination across the client, consultants, contractors, suppliers, operator and other stakeholders.
• Integrate the role's deliverables with programme, cost, risk, change, information and assurance processes.
• Monitor performance, identify emerging issues and implement or recommend corrective action.
• Provide accurate reports, decision support and timely escalation to programme leadership.
• Maintain clear records, audit trails and evidence appropriate to project stage and contractual requirements.
• Promote collaborative working, capability transfer, safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the net zero carbon transition by proactively identifying and managing carbon emissions and reductions.

Required profile

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in the applicable discipline.
• Demonstrated experience on rail, metro, high-speed rail or comparable major infrastructure programmes.
• Knowledge of relevant delivery processes, standards, systems and governance.
• Professional membership, chartership or specialist certification preferred where applicable.
• UAE or wider GCC experience is advantageous but should not replace technical and delivery competence.

Required skills

• Strong client-facing, analytical and written communication skills.
• Multidisciplinary coordination skills.

The advert states that part-time, flexible and hybrid working options may be discussed if suitable.