Contracts Lead

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is seeking a Contracts Lead to meet the demands of an everchanging world, the Contracts function plays a leading role in supporting each of Wood’s strategic pillars including the acquisition of new business and new business types with an appropriate balance of risk and in accordance with Wood policies and governance framework. Based in the Perth CBD, this position is offered on a full-time basis.

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The Role

At a high level the job objectives are, with limited supervision;

• Manage and prioritise contract review workload across supported business(es) in alignment with business(es) requirements
• Manage the application of relevant Group Legal and Commercial across the supported business, in conjunction with commercial lead(s)
• Assist / support the implementation of common ways of working to maximise value, gain efficiencies and minimise risk to Wood
• Responsible for providing direction, strategy, and leadership to direct reports (if applicable)
• Managing and maintaining key internal interfaces within supported business(es)
• SME in contract law and contracts related policies

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Our global specialist consultancy business encompasses 3,300+ professionals with industry-leading expertise in areas including decarbonisation, hydrogen, carbon capture and storage, renewables advisory, asset optimisation, and digital solutions.

A multi-sector business unit, we are focused on providing technical consulting during the planning, design, building, operation and optimisation of assets, facilities, and infrastructure across a range of end markets including energy, industrial, power, mining, and life sciences.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across renewables and emerging energy sectors 
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market
• Flexible benefits package; including generous types of Leave (Family, Cultural and Purchased Leave)
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests
• Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession
• Wide range of Financial Health benefits with Salary Continuance Insurance, Salary Packaging via Smart Salary Portal, Discounts at over 400 retailers via RAW Benefits Portal and access to Discounted Hotels

If you want it even more concise or more technical, I can tighten it further! Join us in the heart of Perth's CBD at Dexus Place - 240 St Georges Terrace, free 24/7 access to an exclusive onsite gym, superb end of trip facilities, coffee machines serving on demand and plenty of spaces to get creative. In addition, you will have access to remote and flexible working options, purchased annual leave and employee discount programs.

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.com
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.