Contracts Administrator - Rail

About the Opportunity

AECOM is looking for an experienced Contracts Administrator to support contract and commercial activities on major rail and infrastructure programs in Abu Dhabi. The role is focused on maintaining strong contractual control, commercial discipline, and compliance across the project lifecycle.

The position suits a professional with a background in quantity surveying and contract administration, especially someone familiar with FIDIC-based contracts in large design and construction environments. You will help manage variations, claims, change control, notices, and contractual risk on complex infrastructure work.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer project contracts in line with the agreed contractual framework and governance requirements.
• Interpret FIDIC clauses and support their practical application throughout the project.
• Keep contract files, registers, correspondence, and records accurate, current, and well organised.
• Assist with the preparation and review of variations, claims, extension of time submissions, notices, and change requests.
• Track contractual commitments, deliverables, and milestones to confirm compliance by all parties.
• Identify commercial and contractual exposures and contribute to mitigation actions.
• Work closely with commercial, legal, engineering, and project delivery teams on contract-related matters.
• Prepare commercial reports, contract updates, and management summaries as needed.
• Ensure project processes, contractual procedures, and corporate governance standards are followed.
• Support audits and maintain full traceability of contractual documentation across the project duration.

Requirements

• 8 to 12 years of experience in contract administration, quantity surveying, or commercial management on major infrastructure projects.
• Prior exposure to rail, metro, transportation, or similarly large infrastructure developments.
• Solid knowledge of contract administration, commercial management, and contractual compliance.
• Practical experience working with FIDIC contract forms.
• Hands-on involvement in variations, claims, extension of time submissions, and contractual notices.
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to interpret contractual terms and spot risks.
• Experience on complex, high-value infrastructure projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, communication, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to coordinate smoothly with multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and client representatives.
• Middle East, especially UAE, experience will be an added advantage.
• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying.

Additional Information

To support a secure hiring process, all new employees must complete an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office as a condition of employment.

AECOM offers a broad benefits package depending on employment status. This may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability coverage, paid time off, leave options, voluntary benefits, flexible work arrangements, well-being support, employee assistance, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings, and an employee stock purchase plan.

The company describes itself as a global infrastructure leader with expertise across water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. Its teams support public- and private-sector clients through the full project lifecycle, from advisory and planning through design, engineering, program management, and construction management.

AECOM highlights a workplace culture centered on growth, collaboration, learning, and opportunity. It also states its commitment to equal opportunity, confidentiality, and a respectful hiring process.