PMC Lead Contracts Engineer

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Lead Contracts Engineer for their ADNOC offshore project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The successful candidate will oversee all contracting and procurement activities, ensuring compliance with company policies and international best practices. This role involves directing negotiations and contract management, making it crucial for candidates to have extensive experience in the oil & gas or renewable energy sectors. Competitive remuneration package and opportunities for professional development offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Medical Insurance

Life and Personal Accident Insurance

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development commitment

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Qualifications

• Experience in contracting and procurement for oil & gas or renewable energy projects.
• Strong understanding of contractual strategies and risk management.
• Ability to act as a focal point between diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all contracting and procurement activities within a PMC organization.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and company policies.
• Manage post-award contract performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Job description

We are currently recruiting for PMC Lead Contracts Engineer role to support our ADNOC offshore project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our client office in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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

The Role

The Lead Contracts Engineer is responsible for leading all contracting and procurement-related activities within a PMC organization for offshore oil & gas or renewable energy projects. The role ensures that all contractual strategies, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, award, and post-award contract management are executed in compliance with project requirements, company policies, and international best practices. The Lead Contracts Engineer acts as a focal point between the client, contractors, engineering teams, and legal/commercial departments, ensuring effective risk management and contract performance throughout the project lifecycle

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 and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low‑carbon concepts to 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 an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
• Competitive renumeration 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

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.