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The role requires a highly experienced professional capable of safeguarding contractual entitlements, managing claims, and providing leadership across multi-disciplinary project teams in alignment with applicable policies, procedures, and contractual frameworks.\nOur Clients and Projects\nDesigning the future. Transforming the world\nWood'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.\nWe 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.\nEnergy 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.\nWhat we can offer\nMeaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector\nCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business \nCompetitive renumeration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market \nMedical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment\nGroup Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance coverEnd of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit\n\nThe Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company\nLong 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\nCommitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests \nGlobal connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession \nEnergy 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\nJob Objective\nLead and oversee all post-award contract management, administration, and commercial activities for major offshore engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects, ensuring full compliance with ADNOC standards while safeguarding the client’s commercial and contractual interests.\n Key Responsibilities\nMajor Projects Contract Administration\nLead post-award contract administration activities, ensuring contractual compliance and proactive management of obligations, variations, claims, and correspondence.\nManage claims, variations, dispute avoidance, and negotiations, ensuring timely resolution and optimization of cost and schedule impacts.\nDevelop and communicate post-award contract administration strategies to cross-functional project teams and senior management.\nOversee contract close-out activities, including final accounts, settlement of claims, and contractual deliverables upon project completion.\nEnsure accurate and consistent contractual communications, maintaining records in accordance with governance and audit requirements.\nLeadership & Governance\nProvide clear commercial direction and leadership to commercial and contract management teams across multiple project interfaces.\nEstablish, implement, and continuously improve procedures governing tendering and contract administration processes.\nCoach and mentor team members, fostering professional development, accountability, and high performance.\nPromote a result-oriented and solutions-focused culture, ensuring decisions are commercially sound and aligned with project objectives.\nDrive long-term improvements in contract management practices, incorporating lessons learned and best industry practices.\nRisk, Compliance & Performance Management\nIdentify, assess, and manage commercial and contractual risks, ensuring early intervention and mitigation.\nEnsure compliance with applicable legal, contractual, and regulatory requirements.\nDevelop and implement corrective actions to address performance shortfalls, disputes, or deviations from agreed contractual terms.\nSupport senior management with strategic commercial advice and informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.\nCore Competencies\nEPC & EPCM Agreements\nLeading Commercial & Contract Management Teams\nNegotiation, Claims & Dispute Management\nLegal and Contractual Awareness\nRisk Identification & Management\nProblem Solving & Decision Making\nResult-Oriented Execution\nContinuous Improvement & Corrective Action Implementation\n Skills And Qualifications\nWhat makes you remarkable\nAt 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. 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