Senior Contracts Engineer — Oil & Gas Projects Leader

Wood; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Lead Engineer Contract for the ADNOC Offshore US LTPD project in Abu Dhabi. You will lead contracts management for engineering and construction, ensuring governance, compliance and risk management across the project lifecycle.

You will provide technical and contractual support from tendering to close-out, drive change management, disputes resolution, and liaison with legal, procurement and project teams to protect the organization’s interests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Law, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Engineering, Business Administration (MBA), Commercial Management, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience in oil and gas industry.

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.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering/IPR/Commercial Management (preferred)

Job description

Wood is seeking a Lead Engineer Contract for the ADNOC Offshore US LTPD project in Abu Dhabi. You will lead contracts management for engineering and construction, ensuring governance, compliance and risk management across the project lifecycle.

You will provide technical and contractual support from tendering to close-out, drive change management, disputes resolution, and liaison with legal, procurement and project teams to protect the organization’s interests.