Contracts manager (Rail/Metro)
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Overview Contracts Manager will oversee all contractual and commercial aspects of transportation/ rail / metro projects.
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Overview
Contracts Manager will oversee all contractual and commercial aspects of transportation/ rail / metro projects.
This role involves managing contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards, handling claims and variations, and supporting project teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Your Role
- Manage and administer contracts.
- Review, negotiate, and finalize contract terms with clients, consultants, and contractors.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations.
- Monitor project budgets, costs, and financial performance.
- Prepare and review claims, variations, and change orders.
- Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
- Provide commercial advice and support to project teams.
- Maintain accurate records of contracts, payments, and correspondence.
- Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to resolve disputes.
- Prepare reports on commercial performance and contractual issues for senior management.
- Ensure timely invoicing, payment collection, and financial reporting.
Education
- Bachelor's/master's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Law, or related field.
- Proven experience in contract management and commercial roles within road and infrastructure projects.
- Strong knowledge of FIDIC, NEC, or other standard forms of construction contracts.
- Proficiency in contract administration, claims management, and dispute resolution.
- Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
- Strong financial acumen and cost-control expertise.
- Ability to interpret legal documents and contractual obligations.
- Effective leadership and team management skills.
- High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in MS Office and project management software.
Experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience in:
- + Railway infrastructure projects
- + Operations & Maintenance (O&M) contracts
- + Claims and dispute management
- Hands-on experience with FIDIC/railway standard contracts
- Prior experience in Metro Rail / High-speed rail / Freight rail O&M projects is highly desirable
- Rewards & benefits
- Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career.
This Includes
- Tax-free salary.
- Life insurance coverage.
- Medical insurance.
- Annual leave balance.
- Company gratuity scheme.
- Discretionary bonus program.
- Annual flight contribution.
- Transportation & housing allowances.
- Employee Wellbeing Program: 24/7 access to specialists in finance, legal matters, family care, personal health, fitness, and nutrition.
- Seize every opportunity to sharpen your skills, expand your expertise, and be recognized for the impact you make.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization.
We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems.
Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world.
We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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