Commercial Lead

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Commercial Lead with a proven track record in the Oil and Gas industry with similar organisations who deal with high profile clients like ADNOC.

Our Clients and Project

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5 - year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems - delivered by experts in their field

The key objectives for this role are:

• Maximize commercial performance while managing business/project risk (pre and post-contract)
• Commercialisation of a sub-Business Group service offerings to support business growth and strategy
• Developing teams with in-depth commercial and cross-functional expertise to support the assigned business
• Ensure compliance with relevant commercial/contracting policies
• Resolution of disputes/claims and cash collection issues
• Embedding effective commercial governance and assurance across the sub-Business Group / Project / Portfolio of Projects

RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs the management of:

• Pre-award activities including support to the proposals team in terms of performing a commercial review of tender documents, reviewing commercial proposals prior to submission for internal approval, preparing pricing and commercial qualifications
• All activities within the Tender governance processes across the sub-BG
• Compliance with Woods commercial policies, processes, and procedures within sub-BG (tender governance, financial instruments, contracting policy, etc.)
• Development, implementation, and maintenance of project commercial handover/plans including commercial strategy, subcontracting commercial strategy, and profit improvement plans
• Development and maintenance of project-specific / sub-business group DOA's (if required) and ensuring that all commercial-related DOA matters are correctly approved and documented
• Preparation, delivery, and analysis of inputs to key contract and internal project reporting requirements
• Regular cost analysis to: i. maximize recoverable costs, ii. minimize disallowable costs, iii. identify areas for cost saving and iv. ensure adequate cost accruals and provisions are in place
• Developing robust project forecasts, in conjunction with the project team
• Commercial representation in internal project reviews
• Delivery of main contract and subcontract (if applicable) close-out requirements in full accordance with contract requirements while optimizing Woods commercial recovery, in conjunction with project stakeholders

QUALIFICATIONS

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

• Extensive Project Commercial Management Experience: 10-15 years of proven experience in commercial management of large-scale projects, ideally in engineering or construction-related industries.
• Contractual Knowledge: In-depth understanding of post-award contract management, including compensation models, risk mitigation, and change management.
• Strategic Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Financial and Analytical Skills: Proficient in financial analysis related to project cash flow, profitability, and return on investment.
• Organization and Detail-Oriented: Exceptionally organized, with a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to managing tasks and coordinating resources.

Educational Background

• Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying (QS), Engineering, Business, or Law.
• Commercial Experience Requirement: Substantial experience in Project Commercial Management (10-15 years) will be a key selection criterion, particularly in roles involving contract negotiation, project delivery, and financial management.