PMC Specialist Engineer (Contracts)

John Wood Group PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 350,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Group Life and Personal Accident保险

End of Service Gratuity

Employee Share Plan

Long Service Award

Professional development opportunities

Global connections

Energy Transition Academy

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Job summary

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Specialist Engineer (Contracts) in the United Arab Emirates to lead the contracts management function for engineering and construction projects. You will assure contract administration, compliance, and governance while supporting successful project delivery for a high-profile client.

In this role, you will provide technical and contractual support across tendering, award, and close-out stages, manage variations, and coordinate with project teams to protect

Responsibilities

• Lead the contracts management function for engineering and construction projects, ensuring effective contract administration, compliance, risk management, and commercial governance.
• Provide technical and contractual support throughout the project lifecycle, from tendering and contract award to project close-out.
• Minimize commercial and contractual risks while maximizing project performance and protecting the organization's interests.
• Ensure timely management of contract variations, claims, disputes, and stakeholder communications to support successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with project, engineering, procurement, legal, and commercial teams to achieve project and business objectives.

Job description

Job description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Specialist Engineer (Contracts) with a proven track record in managing, administering, and monitoring engineering, procurement, construction, and consultancy contracts throughout the project lifecycle. The role ensures contractual compliance, effective change management, risk mitigation, and protection of the client's commercial and contractual interests while supporting successful project delivery for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providingsolutionsandexpertiseto support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.

We arefocused on growthand our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

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 remuneration 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

Job Objective

• Lead the contracts management function for engineering and construction projects, ensuring effective contract administration, compliance, risk management, and commercial governance.
• Provide technical and contractual support throughout the project lifecycle, from tendering and contract award to project close-out.
• Minimize commercial and contractual risks while maximizing project performance and protecting the organization's interests.
• Ensure timely management of contract variations, claims, disputes, and stakeholder communications to support successful project delivery.
• Collaborate with project, engineering, procurement, legal, and commercial teams to achieve project and business objectives.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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.