PMC Specialist Contracts Engineer

Role Overview

Wood PLC is recruiting a PMC Specialist Contracts Engineer (Lead Engineer Contract) for the ADNOC Offshore US LTPD project.

Company Overview

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.

Role Purpose

Lead the contracts management function for engineering and construction projects, ensuring effective contract administration, compliance, risk management, and commercial governance throughout the project lifecycle from tendering and contract award to project close-out.

Key Responsibilities

Contract Preparation and Administration

• 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.
• Manage contract execution activities, ensuring all contractual commitments are fulfilled by both parties.
• Maintain accurate contract records, correspondence, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance.

Contractual Advice and Guidance

• Provide contractual advice and guidance to project teams on contract interpretation, obligations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical and contractual support throughout the project lifecycle.

Change Management and Claims

• Oversee the assessment, negotiation, and processing of change orders, variations, and contract amendments.
• Prepare, review, and support the submission of contractual claims, counterclaims, and dispute resolution documentation.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Identify, analyze, and mitigate contractual and commercial risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Minimize commercial and contractual risks while maximizing project performance and protecting the organization's interests.
• Ensure adherence to company governance, ethics, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Monitoring and Performance

• Monitor contractor and vendor performance against contractual requirements and key performance indicators.
• Ensure timely notification and management of contractual issues that may impact project cost, schedule, or quality.

Procurement and Tendering

• Support tendering and procurement activities, including bid evaluations, contract clarifications, and negotiations.

Stakeholder Coordination and Leadership

• Coordinate with legal, commercial, procurement, and project management teams on contractual matters.
• Collaborate with project, engineering, procurement, legal, and commercial teams to achieve project and business objectives.
• Lead negotiations with clients, contractors, consultants, and suppliers on contractual and commercial matters.
• Ensure timely management of contract variations, claims, disputes, and stakeholder communications to support successful project delivery.

Reporting and Governance

• Prepare contractual reports, risk assessments, and management presentations for senior leadership.

Team Development

• Mentor and guide junior contracts engineers and contract administrators to enhance team capability and performance.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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 the oil and gas industry.

Skills & Competencies

• 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.