Ship Planner

Intermarine UK Limited; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 354,223 - 490,463; Full time

Job summary

Intermarine UK Limited seeks an experienced Project Planner to develop and maintain master schedules for luxury yacht new builds. You will coordinate across engineering, procurement, fabrication, outfitting, commissioning and delivery, ensuring work packages are sequenced to project priorities.

The role requires 3–5 years in project planning within marine or heavy engineering, with strong skills in Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project and excellent analytical ability to identify scheduling risks

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or project controls within marine/shipbuilding/heavy engineering industries.
• Experience supporting vessel construction, refit, repair, conversion, or other complex engineering projects preferred.
• Proficient in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar planning applications.
• Sound knowledge of scheduling techniques, construction sequencing, resource planning, and production workflows.
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret project data and identify scheduling risks.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project schedules for luxury yacht new build projects.
• Prepare detailed work programmes covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, outfitting, commissioning, and final delivery phases.
• Coordinate planning activities with project teams to ensure work packages are properly sequenced and aligned with project priorities.
• Monitor project performance against approved schedules and identify deviations impacting delivery milestones.
• Perform schedule analysis to identify critical path activities, resource constraints, and potential project risks.
• Recommend recovery strategies and revised work plans to minimise delays and maintain project targets.
• Liaise with production, engineering, procurement, logistics, and subcontractors to ensure manpower, materials, and equipment are available as planned.
• Generate regular planning reports, progress updates, look-ahead schedules, and project dashboards for management review.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and provide scheduling insights to support project execution and decision-making.
• Ensure planning records, project schedules, and supporting documentation remain accurate and up to date throughout the project.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance planning processes, reporting methods, and project controls.

Skills

Project planning

Scheduling

Analytical mindset

Risk identification

Stakeholder coordination

Production workflows

Marine/Shipbuilding understanding

Education

Diploma/Degree in Marine Engineering

Naval Architecture

Project Management

Engineering discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Scheduling software

MS Office

Job description

• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive project schedules for luxury yacht new build projects.
• Prepare detailed work programmes covering engineering, procurement, fabrication, outfitting, commissioning, and final delivery phases.
• Coordinate planning activities with project teams to ensure work packages are properly sequenced and aligned with project priorities.
• Monitor project performance against approved schedules and identify any deviations that could impact delivery milestones.
• Perform schedule analysis to identify critical path activities, resource constraints, and potential project risks.
• Recommend recovery strategies and revised work plans to minimise delays and maintain project targets.
• Liaise with production, engineering, procurement, logistics, and subcontractors to ensure manpower, materials, and equipment are available as planned.
• Generate regular planning reports, progress updates, look-ahead schedules, and project dashboards for management review.
• Participate in project coordination meetings and provide scheduling insights to support project execution and decision-making.
• Ensure planning records, project schedules, and supporting documentation remain accurate and up to date throughout the project.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance planning processes, reporting methods, and project controls.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or another relevant engineering discipline.
• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in project planning, scheduling, or project controls within the marine, shipbuilding, offshore, or heavy engineering industries.
• Experience supporting vessel construction, refit, repair, conversion, or other complex engineering projects is preferred.
• Proficient in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar planning applications.
• Sound knowledge of project scheduling techniques, construction sequencing, resource planning, and production workflows.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret project data, identify scheduling risks, and recommend practical solutions.

About Intermarine UK

We specialise in connecting skilled professionals with projects that are integral to shaping the future. For over two decades, we have been dedicated to supporting strategically vital industries that face increasing skills shortages, assisting individuals in building fulfilling careers across marine, defence, nuclear, offshore energy, and heavy industry. What started as a specialist workforce provider for the defence and marine sectors has evolved into a group of businesses that support the entire lifecycle of complex programmes, all the while remaining committed to creating opportunities for individuals and delivering value to our clients.

We believe that successful careers are founded on strong relationships, open communication, and meaningful work. This is why we adopt a people-first approach to recruitment, taking the time to understand your skills, aspirations, and objectives. By operating with integrity, transparency, and a commitment to quality, we connect talented individuals with opportunities that allow them to make a genuine impact while fostering long-term careers in some of the world\'s most significant industries.