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Rail Senior Contract Manager / Claims Expert

Rail Senior Contract Manager / Claims Expert

locationPhilippines
PublishedPublished: 12/03/2026 - 15:52
ExpiresExpires: 09/04/2026
Rail Engineering and Engineer
Fixed Term Contract

Rail - Senior Contract Manager / Claims Expert (E&M, Track & Rolling Stock), Philippines

Reference: 316541596
Type: Contract
Position: Rail Snr Contract Mgr/ Claims (E&M, Rolling Stock...) SE Asia
Location: Philippines
Industry: Engineering
Salary: US$10000 - US$14000 per month + Tax free & allowances

Rail - Senior Contract Manager / Claims Expert (E&M, Track & Rolling Stock), Philippines

The market leading infrastructure recruitment specialist is seeking a highly experienced Contract Expert with a strong background Rail Systems (E&M, Rolling Stock and Track Systems) and claims for a major project in Philippines. Working on behalf of the end client the successful individual shall be joining an International on this ODA financed project.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assess and determine contractor claims and variations (time & cost)
  • Interpret and administer FIDIC contracts, including determinations under Sub‑Clause 3.5
  • Conduct forensic analysis and delay assessments (including concurrent delay)
  • Prepare claims reports, contractual correspondence and recommendations
  • Support Dispute Board proceedings and dispute resolution activities
  • Liaise with technical, planning and cost teams and local stakeholders

Essential Experience

  • Degree or higher in a relevant discipline
  • 20+ years’ infrastructure experience, including 10+ years in railway projects
  • Strong expertise in E&M, trackwork and rolling stock contracts
  • Advanced working knowledge of FIDIC Yellow and Pink Books
  • Proven claims, variations and disputes experience

Desirable

  • CIArb or formal mediation/arbitration training
  • Dispute Board experience
  • Experience on MDB / donor‑funded projects
  • Prior work experience in Asia or Southeast Asia

Language:

Fluency in English writing and communication

Salary Package:

The salary for this position will be circa $10-14,000 TAX FREE per month with an additional $3,000 per month for allowances.

Key Words / SEO

Rail, Metro, Quantity Surveyor, Contract Manager, Contract Specialist, Claims, Resident Engineer, Team Leader, E&M, Rolling Stock, Track, Signalling , Power Supply, elevated, Civils, Tunnel, TBM, stations, depots, viaduct, bridge, track, Construction Supervision, Consultancy, Consulting Engineer, Claims, FIDIC, JICA, ADB, Asia, South East Asia, Philippines

ewi is an international consultancy focused on the search & selection of the Worlds leading engineering and construction professionals. We specialize in recruiting expats and local experts for major infrastructure and build projects across the globe.

For more information on any Rail & Metro opportunities please contact Oliver Jones at ewi recruitment on o.jones(at)ewi-group.com

ewi is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. ewi is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.