Wood
Design, build, and advance the world through consulting and engineering
Manage contract administration and mitigate risks for energy projects
7 hours ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Onsite
Company Size
~35,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Project Management
AND MORE..
Sector Specialisms
Wind
Solar
Transmission
Carbon Capture
Hydrogen
and more..
Role
Description
Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. The Lead Contracts Engineer (PMC) is responsible for managing, administering, and overseeing all contractual aspects of assigned projects on behalf of the Client. The role ensures that contracts are executed in accordance with agreed terms, project requirements, and applicable laws, while minimizing commercial and contractual risks throughout the project lifecycle.
- Deliver meaningful projects for high‑profile energy clients.
- Promote diversity and inclusion across the business.
- Provide competitive remuneration with regular market reviews.
- Grant end‑of‑service gratuity in accordance with UAE labour law.
- Enable participation in the Employee Share Plan with a company match.
- Recognise long service with awards at 5‑year milestones.
- Support continuous professional development through tailored plans.
- Connect employees to global experts leading industry standards.
- Provide access to the Energy Transition Academy for expertise in emerging energy systems.
Requirements
Benefits
We offer meaningful, high‑profile projects across the energy sector, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a competitive remuneration package with regular market‑aligned reviews.
- Offer comprehensive medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care.
- Provide group life and personal accident insurance coverage.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
₤5.9 billion
Revenue
The company reported total revenue of $5.9 billion, reflecting an 8% increase from the previous year’s $5.5 billion.
9% growth
Adjusted EBITDA
Wood's adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) grew by 9%, reaching $423 million.
40% of pipeline
Sustainable Solutions
Sustainable solutions now account for over 40% of the company's bidding pipeline, highlighting a strong focus on green initiatives.
- Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, primarily serving the energy and materials markets.
- The company offers a wide array of services including project and construction management, operations and maintenance, and engineering design across various sectors such as oil and gas, chemicals, renewable energy, and infrastructure.
- Wood operates in multiple countries including Australia, Canada, England, UAE, and the US, with a growing emphasis on sustainable energy and decarbonization technologies.
- The company provides an integrated service model covering advisory, design, delivery, operational support, and repurposing services.
Culture + Values
- The company foster a culture emphasize collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Create an environment where employees enjoy coming to work and clients eager to engage.
- Focus on core values and behaviors, including commitment, courage, and agility in delivering solutions.
- Leadership plays a crucial role in monitoring and nurturing the culture.
- Engage with the workforce regularly to ensure effective implementation across the organization.
- The company's values support strategic goals structured around three main pillars: Inspired Culture, Performance Excellence, and Profitable Growth.
- These pillars guide operations and decision-making processes, aligning with the needs of employees, clients, and shareholders.
- Aim to leverage expertise and dedication of global team to drive sustainable solutions and make meaningful impact on the world.
Environment + Sustainability
65% reduction
Cumulative Emissions Reduction
The cumulative reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from the 2019 baseline.
55% renewable energy
Sourced Electricity
Proportion of purchased electricity now sourced from certified renewable energy sources.
40% pipeline
Sustainable Solutions
The portion of the sales pipeline now comprised of sustainable solutions, supporting the energy transition.
21% revenue
Sustainable Solutions
The proportion of total group revenue generated from sustainable solutions.
- Focus on transitioning to renewable energy sources and enhancing energy efficiency across operations.
- Committed to reducing single-use plastics and promoting sustainable practices within the supply chain.
- Actively involved in renewable energy, hydrogen, and carbon capture and storage projects, representing a significant portion of revenue.
- Working on more than half of the world’s carbon capture and storage projects.
- Aiming to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement.
- Member of the United Nations Global Compact, committing to uphold principles in human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption.
- Holds an AA rating in the MSCI ESG Ratings and Silver in the 2023 Ecovadis Sustainability Rating.
- Targets to have 100% of suppliers incorporate Building Responsibly Principles into their supply chains by 2030, with all labor suppliers expected to comply by 2025.
Inclusion & Diversity
32% Female Representation
2022 Female Representation
The company achieved 32% female representation in 2022.
48% Female Intake
2023 Early Career Roles
In 2023, 48% of early career roles were filled by women.
23.3% GPG
Gender Pay Gap 2023
The company's Gender Pay Gap decreased to 23.3% in 2023 from 26.0% in 2022.
40% FemaleLeadership Target
2030 Female Leadership Goal
The company aims for 40% female representation in senior leadership by 2030.
- Ongoing efforts include refreshing and expanding employee networks, empowering leadership teams with action plans for sustainable, inclusive change, maintaining focus on balanced early career stage intake, and ongoing tracking of diversity statistics.
- Ensures fair pay practices, confirming that pay disparities are due to the gender distribution across roles, not equal pay issues.
- DEI progress is measured quarterly, with oversight provided by the Board through the Nomination Committee.