PMC Lead Contracts Engineer

The role

Key responsibilities

• Lead preparation, review, evaluation, and administration of engineering, procurement, construction, and service contracts.
• Review contract terms for compliance and advise project teams on interpretation, obligations, and risk mitigation.
• Manage contract execution and oversee change orders, variations, and amendments.
• Prepare and support claims, counterclaims, and dispute resolution documentation; monitor contractor and vendor performance against requirements and KPIs.
• Support tendering and procurement, including bid evaluations, contract clarifications, and negotiations.
• Maintain records and correspondence for audit readiness; manage issues that could affect project cost, schedule, or quality.
• Prepare reports, risk assessments, and leadership presentations; lead contractual and commercial negotiations.
• Coordinate with legal, commercial, procurement, and project teams; mentor junior contracts engineers and contract administrators.
• Ensure adherence to company governance, ethics, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quantity surveying, construction management, law, or a related discipline.
• At least 15 years of relevant oil and gas industry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, technical team, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience and detailed knowledge of relevant international codes and standards.
• Knowledge of engineering computer programs and general business software.
• A master's degree in engineering, business administration, commercial management, or a related field is preferred.

Clients and projects

What Wood offers

• Competitive remuneration with regular reviews, medical insurance, and group life and personal accident insurance.
• End-of-service gratuity in line with UAE labor law and an employee share plan with a company match.
• Long-service awards, tailored professional development, and access to the Energy Transition Academy and global experts.