Senior Subcontract Engineer

坯潤; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Subcontract Engineer to manage contract reviews and negotiations. The role involves ensuring timely material flow and optimizing workflows for high-profile clients. The company offers competitive remuneration, medical insurance, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development plans

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience.
• Proven experience in contract review, drafting, and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and prioritize contract review workload.
• Negotiate contractual terms with clients.
• Support claims pursuit and defense.

Skills

Contract Review

Negotiation

Financial Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Subcontract Engineer with a proven track record in ensuring the timely flow of materials, goods, or information within a supply chain by coordinating with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to resolve delays and optimize workflows for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model, and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids, decarbonisation, and electrification markets. We pride ourselves on steady and predictable delivery, aiming for an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition, and supply have never been more important. Our teams are at the forefront of transformative projects providing sustainable power for future generations. We are committed to bringing low-carbon concepts to reality.

What We Can Offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients in the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We actively promote diversity and inclusion within our organization
• Competitive remuneration package with regular reviews
• Medical Insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance with Life Assurance coverage
• End of Service Gratuity in line with UAE Labor Law
• The Employee Share Plan allowing you to purchase Wood shares with company matching
• Long Service Award to recognize loyalty at 5-year milestones
• Professional development plans tailored to individual needs
• Global connections with industry experts
• Energy Transition Academy for knowledge sharing and exposure to energy systems

Key Objectives for This Role

• Deliver and prioritize contract review workload aligned with business needs
• Support the application of Group Commercial Policies
• Implement common ways of working to maximize value and minimize risk
• Manage internal interfaces within the supported business

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Promote safety leadership behaviors
• Act ethically and with integrity
• Apply Financial Management Framework guidelines
• Follow DOA and contracting policies
• Support activities such as drafting, review, and negotiation of:
• Confidentiality agreements / NDAs
• Client contracts and project-specific agreements
• Financial instruments like Bonds and Letters of Credit
• MOUs and exclusive arrangements
• Review contract qualifications with other functions to ensure appropriate risk management
• Negotiate contractual terms with clients
• Provide contract overview and issues to management and teams
• Contribute to Tender Governance Process
• Identify contractual risks for risk management
• Draft prime contract flow-down terms for purchase orders and subcontracts
• Provide contractual interpretation advice
• Assist with timely provision of contractual deliverables
• Contribute to Commercial Handovers with mitigations and actions
• Support preparation and negotiation of JV and Partnering agreements
• Align contractual terms with remuneration models
• Support claims pursuit and defense
• Participate in industry-wide contracts initiatives
• Manage subcontract formation and flow-downs

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications

We value diverse experiences. Even if you don't meet every criterion but possess relevant skills, we encourage you to apply.

• Minimum 15 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Proven experience in contract review, drafting, and negotiation in a service environment
• Understanding of key contracting principles and policies
• Knowledge of Company Finance and P&O systems
• Awareness of corporate and project procedures
• Understanding of Client contract structures and policies

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, operating in 60 countries with around 35,000 employees. Visit www.woodplc.com for more information.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with applicable laws.