Contracts and Commercial Director - Rail

Parsons Corporation

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Contracts Director to join our team. The successful candidate will work with a prestigious client organisation in the United Arab Emirates to support the delivery of a major rail infrastructure programme.

This senior level role requiring expertise in contract administration, commercial risk management and stakeholder engagement with a complex infrastructure project.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Administer and manage contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Support the resolution of contractual issues, variations, and claims in coordination with client and contractor teams.
• Prepare and review contractual documentation, correspondence, and reports.
• Advise on contract strategy, risk mitigation, and procurement processes.
• Liaise with legal, commercial, and technical teams to ensure alignment with project objectives.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Minimum 20 years work experience with 10+ years of contract administration experience within rail projects.
• Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, or a related field is essential.
• Proven track record in contract administration on major infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with FIDIC and other standard forms of contract.
• Qualified and chartered by a recognized international body such as Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is an advantage.
• Must be fluent in English both written and spoken with an excellent capability in written technical skills as well as oral and written communication skills.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a client-facing environment.
• High attention to detail and professional integrity.
• Experience working in international or Middle Eastern infrastructure projects is an advantage