Lead Engineer, Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Wood is seeking an experienced PMC Lead Contract Engineer to support the delivery of the ADNOC Offshore Umm Shaif Gas Cap Phase 1 Onshore Project (Packages 2 &
3). The role will be responsible for leading all contract administration, commercial management, contractual compliance, change management and claims activities throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will provide contractual and commercial leadership to the PMC, ADNOC and EPC Contractor teams, ensuring the effective administration of project contracts and safeguarding the client's commercial interests. The role will act as the focal point for all contractual matters, supporting project management through proactive contract management, risk mitigation, claims assessment and dispute avoidance while ensuring compliance with ADNOC requirements, project procedures and industry best practices.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

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.

• Lead all contract administration and contract management activities for assigned project packages.
• Serve as the primary PMC focal point for contractual matters between ADNOC Offshore, PMC and EPC Contractors.
• Review and administer EPC, procurement, construction and service contracts throughout project execution.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, project procedures and ADNOC contractual requirements.
• Provide contractual guidance and commercial support to the Project Management Team and project stakeholders.
• Interpret contract terms and conditions and provide recommendations on contractual rights, obligations and liabilities.
• Review, evaluate and manage contractor correspondence relating to contractual issues.
• Support the preparation, review and negotiation of contract amendments, variations and supplemental agreements.
• Evaluate contractor change requests and assess contractual and commercial impacts.
• Manage the Change Management process and ensure proper contractual documentation of approved changes.
• Review and assess Extension of Time (EOT) submissions and associated contractual entitlements.
• Evaluate contractor claims relating to delays, disruptions, acceleration, productivity losses and additional compensation.
• Prepare contractual assessments, recommendations and formal responses to contractor claims.
• Support project teams in resolving contractual disputes and minimizing commercial risks.
• Maintain comprehensive records of contractual communications, notices, claims and change documentation.
• Participate in commercial and contractual risk assessments throughout project execution.
• Identify potential contractual exposures and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Review contractor performance against contractual commitments and project milestones.
• Monitor compliance with key contractual deliverables, obligations and performance requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Controls,…