Lead Contracts Engineer

Worley; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in the United Arab Emirates seeks a senior professional to lead contract management for EPC/FEED activities on major oil and gas projects. You will oversee procurement, contracts and materials, ensure safety culture, and coordinate with PMC and EPC/FEED teams to meet project plans and compliance targets.

The role requires 15+ years in oil & gas or petrochem, with FEED/EPC and offshore experience, including GCC work and ADNOC familiarity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent.
• Minimum 15+ years of relevant experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industries.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar position managing a team on major projects.
• FEED & EPC experience required; PMC roles experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Champion the Project Safety culture and compliance with policies.
• Lead and support Project Contracts, Procurement and materials activities to meet execution strategy and plans.
• Review and manage EPC/FEED contract changes, baselines, requirements and responsibilities.
• Ensure proper contract administration, insurance, warranties, guarantees and close-out procedures.
• Prepare monthly Subcontract Administration Reports (SAMR) and Owner reports.
• Balance Owner relationships with EPC/FEED contract management requirements.
• Coordinate with the PMC team and EPC/FEED Contractor on governance and risk management.

Skills

Contract Management

EPC/FEED

Offshore Projects

GCC Experience

ADNOC Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

About Us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Job Purpose & Scope

• Ensure HSSE goals, objectives and targets are met through personal leadership and involvement.
• Manages and supports the Project Contracts, Procurement and materials personnel and their associated activities to execute the work in a manner that achieves the objectives of the Project Execution Strategy, Project Plan and Project Procurement and Materials Plan.

Principal Accountabilities

• Champion the Project Safety culture, behaviors and engagement activities.
• Complies with Company policies and objectives, Contracts and Procurement work processes.
• Identifying, evaluating, and resolving Contracting issues during the EPC / FEED phase of the Contract.
• Review of EPC / FEED Contract Baseline.
• Review of EPC / FEED Contract requirements.
• Review and comment on the division of responsibilities.
• Review of Key EPC / FEED Contract management documents.
• Review of EPC / FEED Contract management procedures.
• At the start of the EPC / FEED Contract arrange kick-off meeting to instruct the EPC / FEED Contractor on the procedures for EPC / FEED Contract Administration (preparation of accounting, evaluation of changes, notices, interim and final payment certificates, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with insurance requirements set out in the EPC / FEED Contract.
• Monitors any potential incidents of loss/damage likely to lead to an insurance claim. Subsequently, correlates and reviews supporting documentation for any insurance claims resulting from accidental loss/damage to material/equipment, either upon receipt of goods or during the construction period.
• Ensure EPC / FEED Contractor provides and maintains the correct Performance/Bank Guarantees.
• Determine any additional administrative procedural requirements.
• Balancing Owner relationship and EPC / FEED Contract management requirements.
• Soliciting legal advice, when required.
• Review of the Project records management system.
• Checking and evaluation EPC / FEED Contract Changes; Project Variance Notices, Requests for Change, Change Orders, Amendments, etc.
• Ensure comprehensive implementation of the EPC / FEED Contract Close-out procedures; Final Account, EPC / FEED Contract Closure Certificates, etc.
• Ensuring EPC / FEED Contractor complies with warranty requirements.
• Ensuring the EPC / FEED Contract is properly managed and administered.
• Administering the EPC / FEED Contract so as to ensure the terms and conditions stated therein are fulfilled.
• Managing Change by controlling the EPC / FEED Contract: scope, cost, schedule and quality of the Project through scope changes and Contract change documents e.g. Change Orders, Variations, Amendments, etc.
• Managing Project risks minimizing Owner’s exposure to financial and legal liabilities.
• Reviewing EPC / FEED Contractor reports for areas of concern and potential claims, delays, etc.
• Attends weekly EPC / FEED Contract Administration meeting.
• Prepare and issue, on a monthly basis, the Subcontract Administration Monthly Report for each Subcontract (SAMR).
• Prepares and issues to the Owner, the EPC / FEED Contract Administration Monthly Report.
• Reviewing and checking the adequacy of the Project records management system and ensuring the Owner’s and PMC team, together with the EPC / FEED Contractor use it to furnish a written record of the chronology of the Project execution.
• In conjunction with PMC Project Manager, reviews, evaluates and prepares recommendations to Owner regarding EPC / FEED Contractor; claims for delay, back charges, prolongation, disruption, etc.
• Managing the Project consistent with Owner and PMC policies and legal guidelines concerning good business practice for contract management.
• Ensures documents of commercial sensitivity are secured at the end of each working day and “CLEAN DESK” policy is observed at close of business each day.
• Performing Construction Site Contract Administration for the EPC / FEED Contract as follows:
• Set-up electronic files
• Manages change management; prepares; site instructions, change notices, change orders, processes quotations and proposals
• Manages correspondence to/from EPC / FEED Contractor
• Manages correspondence to/from Owner
• Processes monthly Payment Certificates and Invoices
• Maintains registers for; correspondence, management of change, etc.
• Manages completion process
• Monitors EPC / FEED Contract Close-out

Qualifications And Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in relevant engineering discipline or equivalent from an accredited university, with a minimum of fifteen (15+) years of relevant experience in the Oil & Gas or Petrochemical industry, including a minimum of five (5) years (preferred) in the GCC region.
• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in a similar position on major Oil & Gas or Petrochemical projects, managing a team of Specialists, Senior Engineers, and Engineers.
• Experience within FEED & EPC experience required.
• Experience in PMC roles.
• Experience in Offshore Project required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Offshore projects is required.
• ADNOC experience is preferred.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.