Job Description

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contracts Manager with a proven track record in managing and overseeing the entire lifecycle of contracts.


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 renumeration 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
The key objectives for this role are:

• Manage and prioritize contract review workload across supported business(es) in alignment with business(es) requirements.
• Manage and deliver the application of relevant Group Commercial Policies across the supported business(es), in conjunction with commercial lead(s).
• Implement of common ways of working to maximize value, gain efficiencies and minimize risk to Wood.
• Responsible for providing direction, strategy and leadership to direct reports (if applicable)
• Managing and maintaining key internal interfaces within supported business(es)
• Deputize for Head of Contracts, when requested.
• SME in contract law and contracts related policies.


Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities:

• Promote and demonstrate safety leadership behaviors
• Always act ethically and with the utmost integrity
• Champion and promote the application of the Financial Management Framework
• Champion and follow the relevant DOA and Group & BU policies

Manage 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 MSA's.
+ Drafting and review of financial instruments (Bonds / Letters of Credit, PCG's, Collateral Warranties)
+ MOU's and exclusive arrangements

all in accordance with Wood's group wide policies and approval processes.


• Reviewing proposed contract qualifications with other functions, as required, to ensure the balance of risk is appropriate for the associated services and remuneration mode.
• Providing overviews of contract T&Cs and associated issues to senior management and execution teams, as applicable
• Provide guidance to the assigned business(es) on client contracting & negotiation strategies and terms and conditions.
• Engagement with other functions to identify strategies to avoid / mitigate risks associated with contract terms and Contracting Policy deviations.
• Provision of interpretation advice in relation to contract T&Cs and financial instruments (Bonds / Letters of Credit, PCG's, Collateral Warranties) to business, as required.
• Manage the timely provision of commercial deliverables (e.g. bonds, PCG's, evidence of insurance) in accordance with contract requirements and Wood Policies.
• Manage the preparation, negotiation, establishment, and administration of Joint Venture and / or Partnering agreements
• Develop, build, and maintain internal relationships with stakeholders to become a business partner and trusted advisor.
• Drive collaboration within functional team, and in doing so strive for best practice and consistency throughout the company.
• Provide input to commercial handovers to the execution teams for successfully awarded contracts.
• Manage and deliver continuous improvement across the function and look for innovative ways of working.
• Ensures that key relevant Commercial policies are understood and correctly applied within assigned business(es)
• Provide robust client contracts governance and assurance across the assigned business(es) and recommend corrective action, as required.
• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the assigned Contracts team members (if any).
• Functional personnel development and promotion of an environment of learning and empowerment.
• Ensure the timely provision of contracts input to the TGP process, tenders, and proposals, as required.
• Ensure the timely identification of contractual risks for inclusion in the risk management process
• Develop main contract flow down requirements for PO's and subcontracts, in conjunction with supply chain, as required.
• Assisting the pursuit of Wood's assertive claims and/or defending claims against Wood, as required.
• Represent Wood in industry wide contracts initiatives, seminars and workgroups


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:

• Degree required in one of: Law, Quantity Surveying or Business Degree
• Legally qualified (preferred but not required)

Knowledge, skills and experience:


• Experience and proven track record of contract review, drafting and negotiation in a service company environment
• In addition to undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience, the individual should have work experience in the industry which would allow understanding of and exposure to key contracting principles
• Experience in the negotiation and set up of JVs, MOUs, bidding agreements and consortium agreements
• Experience of leading and managing a team (if applicable)
• Expert knowledge of contract terms, contract principles and drafting and roll out of contracting policies
• Working knowledge of the Company Finance and HR systems
• Awareness of all relevant corporate and project procedures
• Excellent understanding of Client contract structures, principles and policies
• Contract experience should cover consulting, engineering and construction projects in at least one of the following: life sciences, mining, power, infrastructure, environmental and / or oil and gas industries, EP, EPC, EPCm, standard contract model forms (including NEC, FIDIC, JCT, LOGIC or regional equivalents)
• Relevant Client Facing Contracting Experience: Minimum 6 -10 years
• Supervisory Experience: 2-6 years (preferred and subject to role)

Personal attributes:


• Utmost integrity
• Excellent negotiating skills
• Leadership, people management and motivational skills
• Strategic thinker who can contribute to the management and improvement of the overall operation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Planning and organisational skills
• Strong client (internal and external) focus and ability to build relationships and trust
• Contribute to the overall continuous improvement process
• Team player
• Proactive attitude
• Mentor and coaching skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to work to deadlines


Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.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.