Head of Contracts, APAC

You will be a key member of the commercial function, managing the regional contracts team, leading complex client contract negotiations and providing strategic contractual and commercial guidance across a diverse portfolio of projects and markets. From client agreements and framework arrangements to financial instruments and confidentiality agreements, you will help drive commercial success while effectively managing contractual risk.

As Regional Head of Contracts - APAC, you will provide contractual and commercial leadership over a diverse portfolio of projects and business activities across Asia Pacific. You will manage contract review workloads across the region, advise stakeholders on contractual matters, drive best practice contract management, and support the delivery of commercial objectives while minimising risk. Working closely with the Heads of Contracts, Regional Head of Commercial and key regional leadership, you will also lead a team of contract professionals located across the region and multiple business, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and act as a trusted advisor on contract law and contract and commercial governance.

Working across a broad range of business functions, you will partner with internal stakeholders, clients and suppliers to provide contractual leadership and support successful project delivery. You will lead contract management activities within your portfolio, influence commercial decision-making, and operate with a high degree of autonomy.

Wood has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Head of Contracts for APAC to join us!

• Degree required in one of: Law, Quantity Surveying, or Business Degree

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Line management experience of a team located across multiple international locations
• Contract & Commercial experience in engineering (consultancy, FEED, EP and detail design) and construction (EPC, CM, PMC, EPCM) projects in one or more of the following: oil & gas, mining, power, infrastructure and environmental industries.
• Demonstrable experience and proven track record of contract review, drafting, and negotiation in a service company environment.
• Experience across industries in which Wood operates which would allow a good understanding of associated risks and exposure
• Experience in the negotiation and set up of JVs, MOUs, bidding agreements, and consortium agreements
• Expert knowledge of contract terms, contract principles, and drafting and rollout of contracting policies
• Working knowledge of the Company Finance and HR systems
• Awareness of all relevant corporate and project procedures
• Excellent understanding of Client contract structures, principles, and policies
• Extensive experience with standard contract model forms (including NEC, FIDIC, JCT, LOGIC or regional equivalents)
• Relevant Client-Facing Contracting Experience
• High level of commercial / business acumen supported with SME contractual knowledge

Personal Attributes

• Acts with integrity and consistently demonstrates sound ethical judgement
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to influence outcomes effectively
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities, with the ability to motivate and develop others
• Strategic mindset, able to contribute to and shape operational improvements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels
• Highly organised, with strong planning and prioritisation skills
• Builds strong relationships, with a clear client-focused approach and ability to establish trust
• Committed to continuous improvement and driving positive change
• Collaborative team player with a proactive, solutions-focused attitude
• Effective mentoring and coaching skills to support team development
• Works well under pressure, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities