Lead Planning Engineer

Synergy Marine Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime company in Mumbai is seeking an experienced Plan Approval Engineer. In this full-time position, you will lead the plan review process for newbuild vessels, ensuring compliance with design specifications. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experience in tankship design and at least 2 years acting as a technical point of contact during shipbuilding contracts. Strong communication and technical skills in marine design are essential for this mid-senior level role.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in design of tankships (or 5+ years for gas carriers).
• 2+ years as technical interface with shipyard during design review phase.
• Experience as lead plan approval engineer for projects.
• 2+ years acting as technical interface with a shipyard during design review phase of a shipbuilding contract for a gas carrier (or 5+ years for other tanker types).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the plan review process for newbuild vessels.
• Evaluate and approve designs and technical specifications for compliance.
• Participate in design risk assessments; recommend improvements.
• Participate in design risk assessments; identify potential design issues and recommend improvements and solutions.
• Drive and/or participate in Yard Selection and Maker Selection, consistently acting in the client’s best interests.
• Stay current with advancements in technologies, rules, and best practices in vessel design, construction, and operation.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal English

Strong computer skills: MS Office, SharePoint, AutoCAD

Negotiation skills

Site supervision experience

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

AutoCAD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Plan Approval Engineer to lead and coordinate plan review for newbuild vessels, with a strong focus on design compliance, risk management, and stakeholder guidance throughout the design cycle. The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience reviewing plans and technical specifications, collaborating closely with shipyards, makers, and classification societies to ensure designs meet rules, regulations, and our client’s specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the plan review process for newbuild vessels and manage review activities across stakeholders.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance through all stages of the design process.
• Evaluate and approve designs, plans, drawings, and technical specifications for compliance with newbuild specifications and applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Participate in design risk assessments; identify potential design issues and recommend improvements and solutions.
• Drive and/or participate in Yard Selection and Maker Selection, consistently acting in the client’s best interests.
• Stay current with advancements in technologies, rules, and best practices in vessel design, construction, and operation.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal English (business and technical) and strong computer skills: MS Office, SharePoint, AutoCAD.
• Served as lead plan approval engineer for at least one project (on behalf of a Class Society, Ship Owner/Manager, or Charterer).
• 8+ years in design of tankships (or 5+ years if focused on gas carriers).
• 2+ years acting as the technical interface / point of contact with a shipyard during the design review phase of a shipbuilding contract for a gas carrier (or 5+ years for other tanker types).

Related Experience

Any of the following experience will be considered favorably:

• Newbuilding site supervision
• Negotiation of shipbuilding contracts
• Repair/upgrade of gas carriers on behalf of owner/manager or shipyard
• Proven plan approval / approval coordination experience in marine or new shipbuilding.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Former 2nd Engineer or Chief Engineer with demonstrable plan approval responsibilities.
• Strong working knowledge of class rules, IMO/IGC Code, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
• Confident communicator with shipyards, makers, and classification societies; able to challenge and resolve design issues constructively.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Project Management

Industries

• Maritime Transportation and Shipbuilding