Job Title: Commercial Manager 

About the Role:

Wood is hiring a Commercial Manager to lead contract and commercial management for our UAE business unit. Based in Sharjah on a full-time, 5/2 onsite work schedule, this role involves managing commercial functions across consulting and engineering projects, with some travel required.

As a global leader in energy and materials consulting, Wood operates in 60 countries with a 35,000-strong team solving today’s toughest challenges. Join us to shape the future of energy and materials through strategic commercial oversight.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee contractual and commercial aspects of consulting and engineering projects.

• Ensure compliance with commercial strategies, procedures, and contractual obligations.

• Collaborate with cross-functional project teams to support commercial decision-making.

• Lead contract negotiations, amendments, and risk analysis.

• Monitor and report commercial performance metrics across active projects.

• Manage client relationships to drive value and resolve any contractual issues.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Commercial Manager in the engineering, energy, or consulting sector.

• Strong background in contract law, negotiation, risk management, and commercial reporting.

• Ability to work onsite in Sharjah, UAE with flexibility to travel as required.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; MBA or similar qualification is a plus.