Site Subcontracts Administrator Job at Wood in Abu Dhabi

The Wood Site Subcontracts Administrator role is based at the company’s Abu Dhabi site. Working with piping and mechanical subcontract packages, you will coordinate subcontractors and monitor contractual, progress and HSSE compliance.

This full-time position suits an experienced professional with a relevant bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of subcontract administration, contract management or commercial experience. Applications are accepted through Wood’s official careers website until 24 October 2026.

Wood Site Subcontracts Administrator: Key Facts

What You Will Handle On Site

Your work will support Wood’s Oil, Gas & New Energies business within Subcontract Administration. It covers the commercial, contractual and site coordination needed to manage piping and mechanical subcontract packages.

• Administer piping and mechanical subcontract packages according to project requirements and contractual terms.
• Monitor subcontractor performance against scope, schedules, specifications, FIDIC conditions and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with subcontractors to track progress, resolve interface issues and align work with construction priorities.
• Maintain records covering progress reports, variations, claims, correspondence, approvals and change orders.
• Support cost and risk management by validating variations and identifying possible cost or schedule risks.
• Work with engineering, procurement, construction, QA/QC, planning and project controls teams.
• Monitor compliance with HSSE requirements, project specifications, drawings, method statements and inspection test plans.
• Support close-out work, including final quantities, completion documents, as-built records and final account settlement.

Education And Site Requirements

Your bachelor’s degree must be in Mechanical Engineering, Piping Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Supply Chain or a related technical or commercial discipline.

Wood also asks for practical field-level contract administration experience. You need to be comfortable participating in site coordination, progress, technical review and commercial meetings.

• Familiarity with ADNOC procedures and standards.
• Hands-on experience with subcontractors, construction interfaces and scope control.
• Experience handling variations, claims, change orders and subcontractor billing.
• Ability to maintain contractual records that are ready for audit.
• Knowledge of FIDIC contract conditions.
• Understanding of procurement processes and EPC or EPCM project execution procedures.

Piping, Mechanical And Commercial Knowledge

The technical scope requires knowledge of piping and mechanical construction. This includes isometrics, P&IDs, welding, fabrication, hydrotesting and mechanical installation.

Commercial interpretation, cost control and risk management are also important parts of the work. You will need subcontract administration and contract management skills, together with the ability to coordinate piping and mechanical subcontractors.

Remuneration And Employee Benefits

Wood describes the salary as a competitive remuneration package with regular reviews. The stated employee benefits are:

• Medical insurance
• Group life and personal accident insurance
• End-of-service gratuity
• Employee share plan
• Long service award
• Continued professional development
• Global connections
• Energy Transition Academy

How to Apply

1. Review the vacancy details and confirm that your education, experience and technical background match the requirements above.
2. Update your CV to show relevant subcontract administration, piping or mechanical construction, contract management and commercial experience.
3. Use the official application button provided by GluJob below this article and confirm the current vacancy status on Wood’s careers site.
4. Sign in or create an account on the employer’s website, complete the application form and provide the information requested by Wood.

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Source: Wood