Contracts Lead

Job Description

Wood is recruiting an experienced Contracts Lead for its Commercial team in the Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role is full time and based at our Abu Dhabi office.

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews in line with market
• Medical Insurance providing inpatient and outpatient care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
• End of Service gratuity in line with UAE Labour Law
• Employee Share Plan with company match
• Long Service Award recognising commitment at 5 year milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development with tailored plans
• Global connections across the industry
• Energy Transition Academy to share knowledge across emerging energy systems

Responsibilities

The Contracts Lead manages all contractual and commercial aspects of EPC project contracts, including contract administration, change management, claims management and ensuring compliance with contract terms and conditions to protect the company's commercial interests.

• Administer EPC contracts in accordance with obligations, company policies and project procedures.
• Review and interpret contract terms, conditions and technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements by all project stakeholders.
• Provide contractual advice to project management and project teams.

• Manage variation orders and contract amendments.
• Evaluate change requests and assess commercial and contractual impacts.
• Prepare variation proposals for clients and subcontractors.

• Identify potential contractual risks and claims.
• Prepare and submit claims related to delays, disruptions, scope changes and additional costs.
• Review and respond to claims received from subcontractors or vendors.

• Support preparation of tender documents, contracts and commercial terms.
• Participate in bid evaluations and contract negotiations with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure alignment with project commercial strategy.

• Monitor contract performance and ensure obligations are fulfilled.
• Identify contractual risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Maintain contract records, correspondence and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law or Business Administration.
• 10-15 years of client facing contracting experience in oil & gas, energy or large infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record of contract review, drafting and negotiation in a service company environment.
• Understanding of contracting principles and drafting of contracting policies.
• Knowledge of company finance and P&O systems.
• Awareness of corporate and project procedures.
• Excellent understanding of client contract structures, principles and policies.

Personal Attributes

• Utmost integrity.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Strong client focus and ability to build relationships and trust.
• Contribute to continuous improvement.
• Team player.
• Proactive attitude.
• Effective relationship building.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristics in accordance with governing laws.