Wood (trading locally as WOOD KSS LLP) is looking to hire a Commercial Director with extensive experience in the oil and gas petrochemical industry to join our Operations business, based in Atyrau, Kazakhstan.

As Wood continues to grow and diversify to meet the demands of an ever-changing world, the commercial function plays a leading role in ensuring we unlock our full potential, capture the value we create, and are correctly rewarded for this by our clients.

To achieve this, we challenge the norm and look for new ways of working, we are curious and seek out value-add innovation, we embrace change, and we are courageous and confident in managing risk.

At the heart of everything we do is the application of good commercial acumen and governance for which we are well known and respected.

Qualifications: 

Degree required in one of Law, Quantity Surveying, or a Business Degree Master’s degree and/or professional qualification (preferred) 

Knowledge, skills, and experience: 

12+ years’ experience in a similar role with 10+ years of leadership/management experience Experience in managing a global team Awareness of all relevant corporate and project procedures. Comprehensive understanding of risks inherent in Engineering & Construction contracts Experience in dispute resolution (including arbitration, litigation, and mediation)Experience in the establishment of joint ventures 

Personal attributes: 

Utmost integrityExtensive commercial management experience Demonstrate commitment to WOOD and client Core Values Demonstrate commitment to WOOD Commercial Process and ProceduresExcellent communication skills, written, oral, and presentation Ability to work as part of a team and manage others Ability to prioritize key tasks and solve problems for the team Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysisStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisionsWorking knowledge of published standard forms of contract Ability to mentor and coach direct reports Ability to engage with key stakeholders Contribute to and implement a continuous improvement processAdvanced user of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
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