Principal Contracts, Process Plant Subcontractors

EHIF; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Principal Contracts specialist for projects in Saudi Arabia. This role entails leading contract management for subcontractors in the construction of a new gold mine and processing facility. The ideal candidate should possess 10 years of subcontract management experience, especially in the mining sector, along with excellent understanding of contract law and negotiation skills. Competitive benefits including medical coverage and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

GOSI (Social Insurance)

End of Service Gratuity

Examination Leave

Professional Memberships

Inspire Awards

Long Service Award

Career Development Champions

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in subcontract management on process or mining projects.
• Familiarity with construction interfaces and EPCM frameworks.
• Excellent understanding of contract law and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Manage all subcontracts for processing plant construction.
• Review contractor deliverables, invoices, and change orders.
• Monitor performance against scope, schedule, and commercial terms.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE and quality standards.

Skills

Subcontract management

Contract law understanding

Negotiation

Job description

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

Wood is currently seeking a Principal Contracts, Process Plant Subcontractors to support our projects business. The role involves contributing to the development of a new gold mine and processing facility at a remote site in Saudi Arabia.

The successful candidate will lead contract management activities for process plant subcontractors, ensuring effective administration, cost control, and risk mitigation.

What we can offer

• Medical Insurance – Ensures specialist care is available to you and eligible family members residing in country. Pre‑existing medical conditions are covered. No limit on number of children covered under the policy however age and coverage limits apply in line with KSA CCHI rules. Option to select higher medical cover payable at employee's own expense.
• Employee Assistance Programme – Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The program helps support your mental, physical, social & financial well‑being.
• GOSI (Social Insurance) – Payable to KSA employees, social insurance contributions are paid by the company in line with Government legislation to cover occupational hazards.
• End of Service Gratuity – In line with KSA Labour Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit.
• Examination Leave – Upon company approval to enroll in an education institute or to continue within such institution, employees have the right to fully paid leave to sit for an examination of an unrepeated year. Leave duration is based on the days of actual examination and must be applied for no less than fifteen days prior exam.
• Professional Memberships – One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
• Inspire Awards – Our annual awards programme is all about recognising and celebrating our inspirational colleagues – those designing the future, upholding our values and playing a pivotal role in delivering our strategy. Employees can recognise those who inspire them and make their day by nominating them for their hard work, innovation and tenacity.
• 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.
• Career Development Champions – Prioritises structured growth through goal setting and resource utilization. Employees use tools for planning and feedback, with managers actively coaching and mentoring to support advancement. Continuous learning and development are emphasized to help employees achieve their career goals effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage all subcontracts for processing plant construction.
• Review contractor deliverables, invoices, and change orders.
• Monitor performance against scope, schedule, and commercial terms.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE and quality standards.

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.

Expected

• 10 years of experience in subcontract management on process or mining projects.
• Familiarity with construction interfaces and EPCM frameworks.
• Excellent understanding of contract law and negotiation.

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.