Shipyard Planner - / JB, Malaysia

Talent Titans Pte Ltd; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Titans Pte Ltd in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced planning professional to manage vessel newbuild, repair, and refurbishment schedules. You will coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Production, and procurement to hit milestones and optimise resource use.

The role requires 3–5 years in planning within shipyards or marine environments, proficiency with Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project, and strong analytical and communication skills to drive project delivery.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 3-5 years planning experience in shipyard, marine, offshore, or heavy engineering environments.
• Experience supporting vessel newbuilding, repair, conversion, or fabrication projects.
• Proficiency in Primavera P6, Microsoft Project or equivalent planning tools.
• Strong understanding of shipyard production processes, project scheduling, and resource planning.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities to coordinate across departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience in luxury yacht construction or high-value vessel projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules for vessel newbuilding, repair, conversion, or refurbishment projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Production, Procurement, and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Prepare and update work schedules, manpower plans, and resource allocation based on project requirements.
• Track project progress, identify schedule deviations, and recommend recovery plans to minimise delays.
• Monitor critical paths, project risks, and potential bottlenecks, ensuring timely escalation where necessary.
• Coordinate material availability, equipment readiness, and work sequencing to support efficient production.
• Produce regular progress reports, schedule updates, and performance reports for management and project stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and provide planning support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate planning documentation and ensure project records are kept up to date.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, productivity, and project delivery.

Skills

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Self-driven

Education

Diploma or Degree in Engineering/ Naval Architecture/ Marine Engineering/ Project Management

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

MS Office / Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules for vessel newbuilding, repair, conversion, or refurbishment projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Production, Procurement, and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Prepare and update work schedules, manpower plans, and resource allocation based on project requirements.
• Track project progress, identify schedule deviations, and recommend recovery plans to minimise delays.
• Monitor critical paths, project risks, and potential bottlenecks, ensuring timely escalation where necessary.
• Coordinate material availability, equipment readiness, and work sequencing to support efficient production.
• Produce regular progress reports, schedule updates, and performance reports for management and project stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and provide planning support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate planning documentation and ensure project records are kept up to date.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, productivity, and project delivery.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 3-5 years of planning experience within a shipyard, marine, offshore, or heavy engineering environment.
• Experience supporting vessel newbuilding, repair, conversion, or fabrication projects.
• Proficiency in project planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of shipyard production processes, project scheduling, and resource planning.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the capability to coordinate across multiple departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience in luxury yacht construction or high-value vessel projects will be an added advantage.