Commercial and Contract Manager for Railways

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Dublin, Ireland
Entry date: May 1, 2025
DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH
Engineering
Full Time (Permanent)
Job-Ref.: 523649
Professionals

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We are looking for a Commercial and Contract Manager for Railways with a strong NEC ¾ background to play a key role in the delivery of major national infrastructure programmes focused on enhancing railway systems and operations. This multi-year initiative involves complex contract management, cost control, procurement oversight, and risk mitigation, ensuring alignment with industry stand-ards and regulatory requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading commercial strategy and governance, managing high-value contracts, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure financial and contractual compliance. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a high-profile, strategically significant project that will have a lasting impact on railway infrastructure and operations.

This is a key position within a multidisciplinary project team, requiring a strong commercial acumen, proven leadership, and the ability to drive value-driven decision-making in a complex contractual environment.

Deutsche Bahn’s expertise is in high demand all around the world. As a leading engineering and consulting company in the rail sector, DB Engineering & Consulting offers that knowledge – starting with an idea and continuing all the way to operations. We advise our customers in Germany and around the globe, develop technically sophisticated and customized infrastructure, mobility and transport solutions. With sustainable concepts, we ensure the future success of economic regions, make important contri-butions to the protection of the environment and help shape the world of the future.

Since 1966, DB Engineering & Consulting has implemented thousands of projects of any size and complexity in over 100 countries. About 5,000 employees from 84 nations are currently realizing the projects of our customers with professional knowledge and intercultural experience.

Responsibilities:

Support the client in the management of the D&B Contractors’ contractual claims, variations and other changes
Review, verification and recommendation of the D&B Contractor's applications for payment, in accordance with the terms of the D&B Contract and applicable local regulation, including verification of the progress of work in the application
Development and implementation of processes and procedures to ensure the timely and accurate certification of payments to the D&B Contractors
Use of cloud-based Software-as-a-service (SaaS) system such as CEMAR or equivalent to manage the administration of the contract
Development of pro-forma documents as necessary for the administration of the contract
Implementation of compensation event procedures in line with the contract notifying of compensation events, obtaining quotations for same and assessment of compensation events in line with the contract. Regular compensation event meetings to be held with the Contractor to agree the cost effects of compensation events
Understanding of Contractor’s cost system and existing accounting procedures
Establish the rules of Defined Cost to comply with the agreement of an audit strategy (both at site & office level)
Assessing the Price for Work Done to Date (PWDD)
Assist in forecasting the total defined Cost at regular intervals
Assist in the certification of payments, assessing the contractor’s share, auditing of records as appropriate etc.
Forensic Account Management, Open Book Auditing, Cost / Value Reconciliation & Cost Con-trol
Resolving any issues or disputes which occur on the contract in a timely manner
Responsible for advising on and monitoring the D&B Contractor in the fields of Contract Administration and Claims Management
Support with the planning, execution, and delivery of ongoing infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards
Contribute to identification and mitigation of potential risks in project performance, focusing on minimizing delays and cost overruns
Participate in the preparation and submission of high-quality bids and tenders, ensuring compliance with specifications and enhancing win potential
Develop and manage detailed project schedules, critical path methodologies, and performance monitoring tools to optimize delivery outcomes
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors to maintain clear alignment and communication across all project phases

Qualifications:

At least Master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline or similar education and experience
Appropriate professional qualifications like RICS and CICES are a plus
At least 10 years of experience in a contract management role within the construction or railway industry
Very strong knowledge of standard contract frameworks, including the NEC suite of contracts, with a preference for experience in managing NEC 3 Option C target contracts in the railway industry
Comprehensive understanding of railway industry regulations and standards preferable
Proven experience in managing large-scale projects and budgets, preferably in an international environment and in multicultural teams
Able to work autonomously while also showcasing strong teamwork, leadership, and collaboration skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent personal administration skills (e.g. taking of minutes, conducting presentations, work-ing to agreed deadlines, etc.)
Proficiency in financial reporting tools such as SAP, Oracle Financials, or similar
Proficiency with construction contract management software CONTRACTS (formerly CEMAR)
Excellent English skills (oral/written)
Willingness to relocate full-time to Dublin, Ireland
Willingness to travel as per business and client requirements