Wood is looking for a Subcontracts Specialist to join its Projects Team, focusing on engineering, procurement and construction of complex plants in the Chemical, Petrochemical and Energy industries. The position will be based in Madrid office.
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The Role
Being part of the Subcontracting Department, will be responsible for preparing industrial contracts, ensuring consistency among the team in the selection and management of construction subcontractors.
Our Clients and Projects
Designing the future. Transforming the world.
You will be working for major international clients in the energy market and material market, and you will be part of a team focused on results that will provide technical solutions.
What we can offer
- Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across chemical, petrochemical, oil&gas and emerging energy sectors.
- Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business
- Benefits package; Free shuttle bus from train station to the office, company canteen, free company parking, extra-working accidents insurance
- 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
The key objectives for this role are:
- Operate in accordance with appropriate and current corporate execution procedures and Project Specific Procedures,
- Ensure all subcontracts activities are carried out in accordance with the project execution plan/schedule and/or contracting strategy, within approved budgets and in line with project processes and procedures.
- Carry out the prequalification activities coordinating the input from other disciplines as appropriate and prepare qualification report and list of tenderers form for approval.
- Lead the preparation of contract enquiry documentation, including where applicable the expediting of scopes of work, terms and conditions of contract, enquiry documentation and the like.
- Prepare contract documents and arrange execution of same in line with DOA.
- Undertake / monitor the administration of contracts (i.e. processing payment certificates, price variation summaries etc.) and ensure the satisfactory operation of procedures.
- Ensure that assigned field staff are familiar with the project organization, project schedule, work scope and the allocated subcontracts; including their conditions, forms of tender, bills of quantities, pricing schedules and associated general requirements and ensure their effective liaison with all other site disciplines
- Use all resources and remedies under the subcontract to ensure that subcontractors meet their contractual obligations.
Coordinate all commercial and contractual activities concerning construction and services contracts, including issue of variations, maintaining register of claims, ensuring interim and final acceptance certificates are issued, performance record keeping, close-out activities and the return of all relevant records to home office for archiving.
At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.
Expected:
- Master/Degree in Engineering or relevant disciplines.
- Minimum of 5-7 years applicable Oil and Gas or Heavy Industrial sectors of Construction Industry, or similar.
- Detailed knowledge of Subcontractors, commercial evaluations, negotiations and terms and conditions of contract.
- Good knowledge of commercial position imposed by Head Contracts
- High degree of initiative
- Maintains a strong network both within and outside of supply chain department
- Positively maintains relationships with subcontractors, clients and other disciplines
- Planning and organizational skills
- Enthusiastic proactive attitude
- English & Spanish languages written and spoken is a must.
- Valid documentation and work permit to work in Spain are required
Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.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.
