Naval Architect

Vantris Energy Berhad; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantris Energy Berhad invites an experienced Lead Naval Architect to head Naval Architecture and Transportation & Installation (T&I) for offshore projects and tenders. You will guide engineering teams, ensure deliverables meet client specs and international standards, and provide robust technical solutions.

Based in Malaysia, you will collaborate with project teams, clients, MWS, and multidisciplinary engineers, while supporting offshore campaigns and complex installation operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering or Naval Architecture.
• Registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
• PE or Chartered Engineer status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Naval Architects in project and tender execution.
• Review and approve engineering analyses, calculations, tech notes, and reports.
• Ensure all deliverables comply with project specs, client requirements, and international standards.
• Act as T&I Engineering Manager or Lead Installation Engineer when required.
• Perform and review transportation and installation analyses for offshore structures.
• Provide technical guidance during offshore installation campaigns.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication

Resource planning

Time management

Coaching

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering

Naval Architecture

BEM registration

PE or Chartered status preferred

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Naval Architect to lead Naval Architecture and Transportation & Installation (T&I) engineering activities for offshore projects and tenders. The role is responsible for ensuring the quality and technical integrity of naval architecture deliverables, leading engineering teams, supporting offshore campaigns, and providing engineering solutions for complex transportation and installation operations.

The successful candidate will work closely with Project Teams, Clients, Marine Warranty Surveyors (MWS), and multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver safe, efficient, and technically sound offshore installation solutions.

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong resource planning and workload management capability.
• Ability to work under tight project schedules and operational constraints.
• Passion for coaching and developing young engineers.
• Willingness to travel offshore and support project execution activities.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Engineering Management

• Lead a team of Naval Architects in project and tender execution.
• Review and approve engineering analyses, calculations, technical notes, and reports.
• Ensure all engineering deliverables comply with project specifications, client requirements, and international standards.
• Act as T&I Engineering Manager or Lead Installation Engineer when required.

Transportation & Installation Engineering

• Perform and review transportation and installation analyses for offshore structures and marine operations.
• Assess special installation cases and develop suitable engineering solutions.
• Participate in detailed engineering and EPCIC project execution to ensure T&I requirements are incorporated into project designs.
• Provide technical guidance during offshore installation campaigns.

Offshore Operations Support

• Participate in offshore assignments and vessel campaigns as required.
• Interface directly with Clients, Marine Warranty Surveyors (MWS), vessel personnel, and project stakeholders.
• Provide engineering support during offshore execution activities.
• Assist project teams in resolving technical and operational challenges during campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Registered with the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM).
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Chartered Engineer status is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry.
• Minimum 13 years of experience in Transportation & Installation (T&I) engineering.
• Proven experience supporting offshore construction, marine operations, and EPCIC projects.
• Experience leading engineering teams and managing complex offshore engineering scopes.