puestos de Contract Advisor en Emiratos Árabes Unidos

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Lead Contracts Engineer 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, 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 forefront of transformative projects that provide sustainable power for future generations. We are committed to bringing 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 actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business

• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we reward at the right market level

• Medical Insurance: Covers inpatient and outpatient medical care if needed

• 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: Offers the opportunity to purchase Wood shares with company matching

The key objectives for this role are:

• Drafting and managing detailed, clear, and compliant contracts to support project requirements.
• Leading discussions with vendors, contractors, and clients to secure favorable terms and maintain good relationships.
• Identifying potential contractual risks and developing strategies to minimize them.
• Ensuring all contractual activities comply with legal, regulatory, and organizational standards.
• Tracking contract execution to meet quality, budget, and timeline expectations.
• Handling disputes and conflicts related to contractual terms effectively and professionally.
• Coordinating with internal teams and external parties to align contract strategies with project objectives.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

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

Assist, support, and deliver, under limited supervision:

Functional activities within the assigned business(es), including drafting, review, and negotiation of:

• Confidentiality agreements / NDAs in accordance with business needs
• Client contracts (bespoke and standard forms), including project-specific contracts and MSAs.
• Drafting and review of financial instruments (Bonds / Letters of Credit, PCGs, Collateral Warranties)
• MOUs and exclusive arrangements, all in accordance with Wood's group-wide policies and approval processes.
• Review proposed contract qualifications with other functions to ensure risk balance is appropriate for services and remuneration.
• Negotiate contractual terms with clients.
• Provide overviews of contract T&Cs and issues to senior management and execution teams as needed.

Skills And Qualifications

What makes you remarkable

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome talented individuals to join our team. Even if you don't meet every statement but have some relevant experience, knowledge, or skills, we encourage you to apply. Collaboration is key to delivering solutions for the world's critical challenges.

Expected:

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or similar field

• Minimum 20 years' experience working on Oil and Gas projects

• Experience with project contracts

• Experience with direct contracts on a global basis

• Ability to develop negotiation strategies and lead negotiations

• Good knowledge of project contract execution from start to finish

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

Keywords

• Lead Contracts Engineer

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