Commercial Lead

2 weeks ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Wood Plc Full time

Overview / Responsibilities:
Wood is currently recruiting for a

Commercial Lead for Iraq Operations with extensive experience in the Oil & Gas Industry to be based in Dubai, UAE

  • Ensure effective commercial management of a long term EPCm framework contract in accordance with all relevant Wood commercial policies and procedures.
  • Ensure that all framework precontract commercial matters, including call off tender preparation and approvals in accordance with Wood policies and procedures are effectively managed.
  • Ensure effective postcontract commercial management of contracts and that all Wood commercial entitlements are pursued
  • Maintain and promote a safe working environment and demonstrate correct HSSE behaviours and leadership.
  • Management of all Wood commercial aspects under the framework.
  • Ensure that necessary advice received in connection with tender preparation, including tax advice, insurance advice, contractual advice and treasury advice.
  • Ensure effective handover of precontract framework commercial matters to postcontract execution phase of projects.
  • Ensure that projects are appropriately resourced from a commercial / supply chain / project controls perspective.
  • Ensure that appropriate training and development provided for personnel in the Commercial department
  • Ensure that projects operate in accordance with Wood commercial policies and procedures
  • Ensure that project invoicing carried out in accordance with terms and conditions of contract and that cash position maximised
  • Ensure that end life forecasting and cost/value reporting (CVR) on projects are undertaken in accordance with Wood policies and procedures and that the appropriate values are reflected in the management accounts.
  • Ensure that early warnings, compensation events, contract amendment requests and claims are submitted in accordance with framework contract requirements
  • Ensure that final accounts are agreed and contracts closed out in accordance with framework contract requirements.
  • Ensure that subcontracts are placed and managed in accordance with relevant Wood policies and procedures and in a manner which optimises Wood's commercial position and complies with all relevant requirements of the Contract
  • Ensure that necessary processes in place for cost reporting to Clients
  • Ensure that KPI schemes properly administered in accordance with contract terms and conditions
  • Ensure that revised contract rates and prices developed as appropriate
  • Ensure that necessary processes in place for the control of expenditure
  • Ensure that processes in place for pursuing invoice payments
  • Liaison with insurance department regarding insurance claims
  • Ensure that appropriate risk management techniques applied during pre and post contract phases of projects
  • Ensure that payment/political risk insurance cover taken out as required by Wood policies and procedures

Skills / Qualifications:

  • Completion of an bachelors degree in business administration, commerce, quantity surveying, or similar discipline
  • 15 years' experience in a similar leadership/management role
  • Experience in Proposals required
  • Experience in negotiation, claims & dispute resolution
  • Experience in drafting and interpretation of contractual documentation
  • Competent in change management
  • Iraq experience preferred but not essential
  • Quantity Surveying experience would be beneficial but not essential
  • Safety focused with an uncompromising approach to risk management.
  • Passionately and visibly pursues, supports, demonstrates, and embeds company values.
  • Demonstrate commitment to Wood Commercial Process and Procedures.
  • Excellent communication skills, written, oral and presentation
  • Ability to work as part of a team and manage others
  • Ability to prioritize key tasks and solve problems for the team
  • Ability to mentor and coach direct reports

Company Overview:

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.


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