Commercial Lead, Energy Projects & Growth

WOODplc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 280,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development

Job summary

Wood is seeking an accomplished Commercial Lead to drive growth in the eastern peninsula region, shaping strategies, building high-value client relationships, and influencing major projects in the energy sector.

Working with senior leadership and key clients, you will translate commercial insight and market knowledge into tangible results, identify opportunities, and develop strategic partnerships to position Wood at the forefront of the energy industry.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead commercial functions and drive growth.
• Proven track record building high-value client relationships across the energy sector.
• Strong strategic mindset with experience shaping winning market strategies.

Responsibilities

• Maximise commercial performance while managing business/project risk (pre and post-contract).
• Commercialisation of sub-Business Group services to support growth and strategy.
• Developing team members with in-depth commercial and cross-functional expertise.
• Ensure compliance with relevant commercial/contracting policies.
• Resolution of disputes/claims and cash collection issues.
• Embedding effective commercial governance and assurance across the portfolio.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Business development

Contract negotiation

Job description

Wood is seeking an accomplished Commercial Lead to drive growth in the eastern peninsula region, shaping strategies, building high-value client relationships, and influencing major projects in the energy sector.

Working with senior leadership and key clients, you will translate commercial insight and market knowledge into tangible results, identify opportunities, and develop strategic partnerships to position Wood at the forefront of the energy industry.