Senior Project Engineer

SBM Offshore N.V.; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore N.V. in Malaysia seeks a Senior Project Engineer to lead the delivery of complex oil and gas projects. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure technical excellence across the project lifecycle.

You bring a minimum of 10 years in project engineering, strong leadership, and proven ability to coordinate engineering, procurement and construction activities while maintaining client and regulator communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years of experience in oil and gas project engineering.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Experience coordinating across engineering, procurement and construction; client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of project plans, schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement and construction teams.
• Perform risk assessments and feasibility studies.
• Monitor progress and implement corrective actions.
• Review technical documentation for standards and safety.
• Mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence.
• Liaise with clients, contractors and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Project management software

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‑rmative Action employer. 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.