Technical Change Manager
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Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Technical Change Manager for our Commercial team for our major project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The position will be full time office based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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Overview
Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Technical Change Manager for our Commercial team for our major project in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The position will be full time office based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
The Technical Change Manager, reporting directly to the Commercial Manager and supporting the Project Director, works closely with the project team on technical management of change requirements.
This individual will deliver Management of Change activities aligned with our Framework for Managing the Fundamentals (FMF).
The responsibilities will be centred around the aspects of managing the Contract, Risk, Change Management, Monitoring Returns, following Cash Must-does, and Supply Chain.
This role will deliver the Management of Change requirements of the Contract and requires a candidate with robust commercial acumen, adaptable skills, and the ability to manage oversight and direct contract management tasks as needed.
1.Change Identification & Control
Monitor engineering deliverables, procurement packages, construction activities, and client instructions for potential scope deviations.
Establish and maintain a robust Change Flag Management Register for Engineering.
Ensure all stakeholders follow the project’s Management of Change (MOC) procedures.
Technical & Commercial Evaluation
- 2.
- Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and planning teams to assess:
- Scope impact
- Cost impact
- Schedule impact
- Risk implications
- Validate quantity growth, design development changes, and contractor claims.
3. Documentation & Justification
- Prepare Variation Request Forms (VRFs), Change Notices, and supporting documentation.
- Ensure all variations are backed by:
- Drawings
- Technical clarifications
- Man‑hour estimates
- Cost breakdowns
- Schedule impact assessments
- Maintain audit‑ready records for internal and client reviews.
4. Client & Contractor Interface
Lead discussions with the client regarding variation justification, pricing, and approval.
Coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to obtain variation proposals and validate their claims.
Support negotiation strategies to achieve fair and contractually compliant outcomes.
5. Cost & Schedule Integration
- Work closely with project controls to:
- Update budgets and forecasts
- Reflect approved variations in cost reports
- Integrate schedule impacts into the master schedule
- Ensure alignment between commercial, planning, and technical teams.
6. Governance & Reporting
Provide weekly and monthly variation status reports.
Highlight high‑risk or high‑value variations to project leadership.
Ensure compliance with contract terms, EPCM procedures, and client requirements.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
- 15 years of experience in EPC/EPCM projects (oil & gas, petrochemical, power, or infrastructure).
- Strong understanding of engineering deliverables, construction methods, and procurement workflows.
- Proven experience in contract administration and change management.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Key Competencies
- Deep understanding of EPCM contract structures.
- Ability to interpret technical documents and translate them into commercial impacts.
- Strong stakeholder management across multidisciplinary teams.
- High attention to detail and documentation discipline.
- Proactive problem ‑ solving and ability to manage multiple variations simultaneously
- 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 45 countries, employing around 25,000 people. www.woodplc.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.
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