Job Description

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

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Contracts Engineer with a proven track record in overseeing the design, operation, and maintaining rotating equipment, ensuring performance, reliability, and compliance with industry standards for a high-profile client.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Across EMEA, our teams are providing solutions and expertise to support our growing client base, focused on combining maintenance and operations with asset management, modifications and engineering services across the energy and materials markets.


We are focused on growth and our strategy is centered around building partnerships with our clients across the three regions: UK, Norway and the Middle East and Africa.

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 remuneration 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

Overview/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 guidelines.


Champion and follow the relevant DOA and commercial / contracting policies


Assists, supports, and delivers, 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) include project-specific contracts and MSAs.


Drafting and review of financial instruments (Bonds / Letters of Credit, PCGs, Collateral Warranties)


MOUs and exclusive arrangements are 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


Negotiation of contractual terms with clients


Providing overviews of contract T&Cs and associated issues to senior management and execution teams, as applicable


The provision of specific contracts related inputs to the Tender Governance Process


Identification of contractual risks for inclusion in the risk management process


Draft and develop prime contract flow-down terms to be incorporated into purchase orders and subcontracts, in conjunction with Supply Chain and other functions, as required.


The provision of contractual interpretation advice, as required.


Assisting with the timely provision of commercial deliverables (e.g. bonds, PCGs, evidence of insurance) in accordance with contract requirements and Wood Policies.


Provision of contractual inputs to Commercial Handovers, including mitigations and actions required by Contracting Policy approvals.


Preparation, negotiation establishment, and administration of Joint Venture and/or Partnering agreements


Alignment of contractual terms, including management of change, with the associated contract remuneration model


The pursuit of Wood's assertive claims and/or defending claims against Wood included, as required.


Participation in Wood in industry-wide contracts initiatives and workgroups (e.g. Oil and Gas UK or equivalent) under the supervision of their manager


Subcontract formation and main contract flow-downs in conjunction with other functions, as required

Skills/Qualifications

Degree in relevant discipline


A total of 15 years' experience


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


Working knowledge of contract terms, contract principles, and drafting and rollout of contracting policies


Working knowledge of the Company Finance and P&O systems


Awareness of all relevant corporate and project procedures


Excellent understanding of Client contract structures, principles, and policies



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.