Specialist Construction Engr Civil - Offshore

-; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Specialist Construction Engineer Civil to oversee contract management for high-profile energy projects. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with project goals, and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company offers meaningful projects and a competitive remuneration package. Join a global leader in consulting and engineering, dedicated to delivering innovative solutions in the oil and gas sector while promoting sustainable energy practices.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional Development Opportunities

Global Networking Opportunities

Energy Transition Academy

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in Oil and Gas projects.
• Experience in offshore construction projects.
• Global contract management experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and manage detailed contracts supporting project requirements.
• Lead discussions with vendors and clients.
• Identify and mitigate contractual risks.

Skills

Contract Management

Negotiation

Risk Assessment

Project Execution

Oil and Gas Industry Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or 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 PMC Specialist Construction Engineer Civil with a proven track record in overseeing the preparation, negotiation, and management of contracts, ensuring alignment with project goals and compliance standards 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, decarbonization, 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. You, our enabling teams, are at the forefront of transformative projects that provide sustainable power for future generations. We are committed to turning low-carbon concepts into reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high-profile clients across the Energy Sector

• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we reward appropriately in line with the market

• Medical Insurance: Coverage for inpatient and outpatient medical care if needed

• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: Life Assurance coverage provided by the company

• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labour Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit

• The Employee Share Plan: Opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company matching

• Long Service Award: Celebrating employee loyalty and dedication at 5-year milestones

• Commitment to professional development: Tailored development plans to suit individual needs and interests

• Global connections: Collaborate with industry experts worldwide shaping industry standards

• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community sharing knowledge on emerging energy systems, delivered by field experts

Key Objectives for this Role

• Draft and manage detailed, clear, and compliant contracts supporting project requirements.
• Lead discussions with vendors, contractors, and clients to secure favorable terms and maintain good relationships.
• Identify potential contractual risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure all contractual activities comply with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Track contract execution to meet quality, budget, and timeline expectations.
• Handle disputes and conflicts related to contractual terms professionally.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external parties to align contract strategies with project goals.

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Promote and demonstrate safety leadership behaviors.
• Act ethically and with the utmost integrity.
• Champion and promote the application of the Financial Management Framework guidelines.
• Follow relevant DOA and commercial/contracting policies.

Supports and delivers, under limited supervision:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating:
• Confidentiality agreements / NDAs
• Client contracts (bespoke and standard forms), including project-specific contracts and MSAs
• Financial instruments (Bonds, Letters of Credit, PCGs, Warranties)
• MOUs and exclusive arrangements

Reviews proposed contract qualifications with other functions to ensure appropriate risk sharing, negotiates contractual terms, and provides overviews of contract T&Cs to senior management. Also, provides inputs for tender processes, identifies contractual risks, develops contract flow-downs, and offers contractual interpretation advice.

Assists with:

• Preparation and negotiation of Joint Venture and Partnering agreements
• Alignment of contract terms with remuneration models
• Claims pursuit and defense
• Participation in industry-wide contract initiatives
• Subcontract formation and flow-downs

Qualifications

Skills and Qualifications

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we value diversity and encourage all talented individuals to apply, even if you do not meet every requirement but possess relevant experience, knowledge, or skills. Collaboration is key to solving critical global challenges.

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or similar
• Minimum 20 years' experience in Oil and Gas projects
• Experience in offshore construction projects
• Global contract management experience
• Ability to develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations
• Good understanding of project execution from start to finish

About Us

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

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other characteristics as per applicable laws.