Senior Project Engineer

SBM Offshore N.V.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore N.V. in Malaysia seeks a Senior Project Engineer with 10+ years of oil and gas project experience to lead complex, multi-discipline initiatives from planning to delivery.

You will oversee schedules, budgets, and risk management, coordinate engineering, procurement and construction, review technical documents, and mentor a growing team while ensuring safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes leadership, clear client liaison, and delivering value on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 10 years in project engineering within oil and gas.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Oversee coordination between engineering, procurement, and construction teams.
• Conduct and oversee advanced technical evaluations, risk assessments, and feasibility studies.
• Monitor and drive project progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead the review of technical documentation to ensure standards and safety compliance.
• Act as liaison with clients, contractors, and regulators across all phases.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the project engineering team.
• Mentor junior project engineers and support their development.

Skills

Project leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder communication

PM tools proficiency

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Engineering planning tools

Job description

Imagine your career taking you to the depths of innovation and the heights of impact. Our people enable continuous progress. Their commitment, collective expertise, and unique capabilities are the engine room behind SBM Offshore’s True. Blue. Transition. - shaping the future of energy, and beyond.

About Us

SBM Offshore is a global leader in deepwater ocean infrastructure, delivering floating production solutions across the full asset lifecycle—from design and construction to installation and operation. Supported by a global team of more than 8,000 professionals, the Company operates a long-term, asset-backed business model that delivers high-availability assets and predictable cash flows. SBM Offshore combines engineering expertise, operational reliability, and selective innovation to support safe, efficient, and lower-carbon energy production, while extending its capabilities into new opportunities across the blue economy.

Purpose

As a Senior Project Engineer, you play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of complex projects. With a minimum of 10 years of experience, you are responsible for overseeing and coordinating all technical and administrative project activities, ensuring the project objectives are met efficiently and within budget and time constraints. This senior role requires strong leadership and in-depth expertise across multiple project disciplines.

Responsibilities

• You lead the development and management of project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• You oversee coordination between engineering, procurement, and construction teams, ensuring all project requirements are thoroughly met.
• You conduct and oversee advanced technical evaluations, risk assessments, and feasibility studies to guide project decision‑making.
• You monitor and drive project progress, proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to ensure milestones are met.
• You lead the review of technical documentation, ensuring adherence to industry standards, safety regulations, and company policies.
• You act as key liaison with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across all project phases.
• You provide guidance and mentorship to the project engineering team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• You mentor more junior project engineers and support their development.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification

Experience

• Minimum 10 years' experience in project engineering within the oil and gas industry.
• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and technical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Effective time management and organizational capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment.
• Attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills

Functional Competencies

• Commercial
• Contractual change identification and management
• Cost and budget control
• SBM Product Knowledge
• Business Acumen
• Third parties relation management
• Negotiation
• Sub-contracting
• Risk Management
• Planning

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affi…? SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.