Lead Contracts Engineer

<b> Overview / Responsibilities </b><br><br>Wood is currently looking to appoint a Lead Contracts Engineer for the Duqm Refinery Project to be based at site in Oman on a 8 weeks ON / 2 weeks OFF rotation. <br><br><b>Responsibilities include but not limited to</b> <br><ul><li> Recruit and appoint / assign Senior Contract Engineers, Contracts Engineers and Contract Administrator to project teams during execution phase </li><li> Ensure the conformity of project specific tender / contract documents with department procedures and that the proposed conditions of contracts, form of tender, preambles and other commercial terms have been reviewed for consistency </li><li> Ensure that the requirements of Wood Compliance Manual are appropriately incorporated within construction contracts </li><li> Maintain satisfactory relations between client and Wood staff in matters relating to construction contracts </li><li> Operate within approved budgets </li><li> Ensure an international registry of construction contractors, including performance data is maintained </li><li> Ensure completeness of projects' construction contracts records and co-ordinate statistical feedback and data gathering </li><li> Develop and maintain computerized system for gathering detailed construction cost information / data. Ensure construction contracts library is maintained </li><li> Participate in the selection and development of computer based systems and their applications and use in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the procurement department's activities </li><li> Promote policy for close technical co-operation with all departments in furthering both corporate and project specific objectives, including execution strategies </li><li> Arrange discipline audits in accordance with company policy and provide feedback to Manager Operations </li><li> Review measures / procedures for effective claims avoidance during the stages for selection of contractors for construction work and/or services </li><li> Plan for success, monitor performance, take initiatives and, where necessary intervene to avoid mistakes and mitigate delays and unforeseen expense </li><li> Provide the construction contracts administrative data in support of the contracts department </li></ul> <br><br><b> Skills / Qualifications </b><br><br><ul><li> Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quantity Surveying or similar diploma </li><li> Minimum of 15 years' experience in the oil and gas industries </li><li> Previous experience of handling contract administration of major projects </li><li> Must have the ability to read and interpret contract terms, conditions and specifications, knowledge of quality control and assurance functions, methods of progress measurements and verification, together with variation management and the final account process </li><li> Membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) is desirable </li><li> Good written and verbal communication skills </li><li> HSE awareness and commitment </li><li> Prior PMC experience an asset </li><li> Prior Middle East experience an asset </li></ul> <br><br><b> Company Overview </b><br><br>Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com <br><br><b> Diversity Statement </b><br><br>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.