Principal Contract

Job description / Role

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

Wood is seeking a Principal Contracts - METSO Contract to join our project team supporting Ma'aden's strategic gold mine and processing facility in Saudi Arabia. This is a long-term site-based role, with an initial assignment in either our Riyadh or Al-Khobar office prior to mobilization.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all contractual and commercial aspects of the METSO equipment supply package. Ensures compliance with project terms and conditions, oversees contract administration, and interfaces closely with project controls, procurement, and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer and manage the METSO vendor contract from award through execution.
• Review contract deliverables, variations, and claims.
• Ensure alignment of commercial terms with project and client requirements.
• Interface between vendor, engineering, and client teams.
• Support audits and performance evaluations.

What we can offer

• Medical insurance - Ensures specialist care is available to you and eligible family members residing in country. Pre-existing medical conditions are covered. No limit on number of children covered under the policy; however, age and coverage limits apply in line with KSA CCHI rules. Option to select higher medical cover payable at employee's own expense.
• Employee assistance programme - Allows you to feel comfortable knowing that you or your immediate family members can confidentially discuss any work or personal issues that are an inevitable part of life. The program helps support your mental, physical, social, and financial well-being.
• GOSI (Social insurance) - Payable to KSA employees, social insurance contributions are paid by the company in line with government legislation to cover occupational hazards.
• End of service gratuity - In line with KSA Labour Law, all employees are eligible for an end of service benefit.
• Examination leave - Upon company approval to enroll in an education institute or to continue within such institution, employees have the right to fully paid leave to sit for an examination of an unrepeated year. Leave duration is based on the days of actual examination and must be applied for no less than fifteen days prior to exam.
• Professional memberships - One professional membership, registration, subscription, certification, and/or license cost per annum for all active Wood employees. The membership must be relevant to the role you are currently employed in or be part of a development plan. Reimbursement should be claimed via the expenses procedure system, with supporting evidence.
• Inspire awards - Our annual awards programme is all about recognising and celebrating our inspirational colleagues - those designing the future, upholding our values and playing a pivotal role in delivering our strategy. Employees can recognise those who inspire them and make their day by nominating them for their hard work, innovation, and tenacity.
• Long service award - Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating long service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication, and many years' service of our employees at 5-year service milestones.
• Career development champions - Prioritizes structured growth through goal setting and resource utilization. Employees use tools for planning and feedback, with managers actively coaching and mentoring to support advancement. Continuous learning and development are emphasized to help employees achieve their career goals effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Law.
• 10+ years in contract management on EPC/EPCM projects.
• Experience with OEM / equipment supply contracts (preferably METSO or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of FIDIC or similar contract forms.

About the Company

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 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.