PMC Lead Contracts Engineer

Job Description

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Lead Contracts Engineer with a proven track record in managing all project contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual terms, handling contract administration, evaluating claims and variations, mitigating contractual risks, and supporting procurement and project teams to protect the project's commercial interests.

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 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’ service 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
  
  

The Key Objectives For This Role Are

• 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.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, evaluation, and administration of engineering, procurement, construction, and service contracts.
• Review contract terms and conditions to ensure compliance with company policies, project requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Provide contractual advice and guidance to project teams on contract interpretation, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage contract execution activities, ensuring all contractual commitments are fulfilled by both parties.
• Oversee the assessment, negotiation, and processing of change orders, variations, and contract amendments.
• Identify, analyze, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare, review, and support the submission of contractual claims, counterclaims, and dispute resolution documentation.
• Monitor contractor and vendor performance against contractual requirements and key performance indicators.
• Support tendering and procurement activities, including bid evaluations, contract clarifications, and negotiations.
• Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Coordinate with legal, commercial, procurement, and project management teams on contractual matters.
• Ensure timely notification and management of contractual issues that may impact project cost, schedule, or quality.
• Prepare contractual reports, risk assessments, and management presentations for senior leadership.
• Lead negotiations with clients, contractors, consultants, and suppliers on contractual and commercial matters.
• Mentor and guide junior contracts engineers and contract administrators to enhance team capability and performance.
• Ensure adherence to company governance, ethics, quality standards, and regulatory requirements
  
  

Qualifications

Skills And Qualifications

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

• 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
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent technical team and interpersonal skills
• Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software
  
  

About Us

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.