JOB DESCRIPTION

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Contracts Manager for one of our key clients in Abu Dhabi for Taziz Proman Methanol project as part of our commercial and contracts team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our client office in Abu Dhabi with required visit to South Korea.

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

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 decarbonisation 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 organisation 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' 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

Role:

The Commercial functions vision is; realizing returns, managing risk, maximizing opportunities
As Wood continues to grow and diversify to meet the demands of an ever-changing world, the commercial function plays a leading role in ensuring we unlock our full potential, capture the value we create, and are correctly rewarded for this by our clients.
To achieve this, we challenge the norm and look for new ways of working, we are curious and seek out value add innovation, we embrace change, and we are courageous and confident in managing risk. At the heart of everything we do is the application of good commercial acumen and governance for which we are wellknown and respected.

At a high level, the job objectives are, with limited supervision;

• Manage and prioritize contract review workload across the 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 the supported business(es)
• Deputise for Head of Contracts, when requested.
• SME in contract law and contracts-related policies

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote and demonstrate safety leadership behaviours.
• Always act ethically and with the utmost integrity
• Champion and promote the application of the Financial Management Framework guidelines.
• Champion and follow the relevant DOA and commercial / contracting policies
• Manage and deliver, under limited supervision:
• Functional activities within the assigned business(es) including drafting, review and negotiation of:
• Confidentiality agreements / NDA's 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.
• Review 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 the 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 the 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 contract 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 the 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.

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 Degree required in one of: Law, Quantity Surveying, or Business Degree
• Legally qualified (preferred but not required)
• Experience and proven track record of contract review, drafting, and negotiation in a service company environment.
• In addition to an undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience, the individual should have work experience in the industry which would allow an understanding of and exposure to key contracting principles.
• Experience in the negotiation and set up of JVs, MOUs, bidding agreements, and consortium\agreements.
  Experience in leading and managing a team (if applicable).
  Expert knowledge of contract terms, contract principles, and drafting and rollout 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 engineering and construction projects in at least one of the following: life sciences, mining, power, infrastructure, environmental and/or oil and gas industries, 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 & subject to the 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.

ABOUT US

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.