Commercial Lead

Wood
Abu Dhabi
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 6-10 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Commercial acumen","Strategic thinking","Client relationship building","Risk management","Team leadership"]

Lead commercial activities for Wood’s Oil, Gas & New Energies business across the eastern peninsula region, working with senior leadership and key clients to maximize returns, manage risk, and unlock opportunities. Own pre- and post-award commercial performance including tender governance, commercial plans, contract administration, forecasts, cost analysis, negotiation support, claims/dispute resolution, and cash collection, while developing team members and ensuring compliance with commercial policies and governance.

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Commercial Lead

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Job Summary

Lead commercial activities for Wood’s Oil, Gas & New Energies business across the eastern peninsula region, working with senior leadership and key clients to maximize returns, manage risk, and unlock opportunities. Own pre- and post-award commercial performance including tender governance, commercial plans, contract administration, forecasts, cost analysis, negotiation support, claims/dispute resolution, and cash collection, while developing team members and ensuring compliance with commercial policies and governance.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Maximize commercial performance while managing business/project risk pre- and post-contract.
  • •Commercialise sub-business group service offerings to support business growth and strategy.
  • •Oversee pre-award activities and tender governance, including commercial reviews, pricing support, and internal approvals.
  • •Develop and maintain project commercial plans, subcontracting commercial strategy, and profit improvement plans; deliver cost analysis and forecasts.
  • •Direct post-award commercial administration: contract setup, invoicing, rate reviews, variations, bonds/LoCs administration, cashflow forecasting, and contract close-out; support disputes/claims and negotiations.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceLife AssuranceEnd OfEmployee ShareLong Service

Key Requirements

  • •Degree in Quantity Surveying, Law, or Business Studies, along with an appropriate professional qualification (preferred).
  • •6–10 years’ experience in a similar role with 5 years’ Middle East experience.
  • •Awareness of relevant corporate and project procedures.
  • •Proven experience in contract administration including change management.
  • •Ability to lead and manage a team.
Experience:6-10 yearsOil and gasEnergyContractsContract administrationMiddle east
Education:Bachelor's in Quantity Surveying, Law, or Business Studies
Skills:Commercial acumenStrategic thinkingClient relationship buildingRisk managementTeam leadership

Company Brief

Wood
Provides engineering, project delivery and technical consultancy services across energy, built environment and industrial sectors, delivering integrated solutions for oil & gas, renewables, infrastructure and environmental projects worldwide.
Industry: Consulting
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Founded: 1982
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