Contracts Manager
by Wood Plc GCC in Energy (Oil, Gas & Renewables)
Lead, under limited supervision, the end-to-end contracts function to support Wood’s strategic pillars of Inspired Culture, Performance Excellence and Profitable Growth by managing and prioritising contract review workload, applying Group Commercial Policies, and implementing common ways of working to maximise value and minimise risk. Act as SME in contract law and contracts-related policies; draft, review and negotiate confidentiality agreements/NDAs, client contracts (bespoke and standard forms) including project-specific contracts and MSAs, financial instruments (Bonds, Letters of Credit, Parent Company Guarantees), Collateral Warranties, MOUs and exclusive arrangements, fully aligned with Wood policies, approval processes, the Financial Management Framework and Delegation of Authority (DOA). Provide interpretation advice on contract T&Cs and financial instruments, prepare contracting strategies, review qualifications with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure acceptable risk/reward, and manage commercial deliverables (e.g., bonds, PCGs, evidence of insurance). Set up and administer Joint Venture/Partnering agreements, ensure robust client contracts governance and assurance, and deliver inputs to tender governance (TGP), tenders and proposals, including timely identification of contractual risks for risk management. Develop main contract flowdowns for purchase orders and subcontracts in conjunction with Supply Chain, assist pursuit/defense of claims, and represent Wood in industry-wide contracts initiatives. Ensure awareness and correct application of key commercial policies across consulting, engineering and construction projects spanning life sciences, mining, power, infrastructure, environmental and/or oil & gas, using standard contract model forms (FIDIC, NEC, JCT, LOGIC) and contracting models (EP, EPC, EPCm); manage team members (where applicable), drive continuous improvement, and provide commercial handovers to execution teams.