Deputy Newbuild Manager

ANGLE RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Deputy Newbuild Manager to oversee multiple vessel construction projects. This role involves managing technical evaluations, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with specifications and schedules. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering and experience in newbuild projects.

Qualifications

• Experience in vessel newbuild projects.
• Strong understanding of vessel design and construction processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist in technical and commercial evaluations during the tender phase.
• Coordinate plan approval activities with stakeholders.
• Track project timelines, budgets, and technical queries.

Skills

Project Coordination

Technical Evaluation

Commercial Evaluation

Education

Degree in Naval Architecture

Degree in Marine Engineering

Job description

Angle Recruitment has been exclusively appointed to search for a Deputy Newbuild Manager to join our client’s project team, overseeing multiple vessel construction projects from tender evaluation and plan approval through to construction, commissioning, and sea trials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in technical and commercial evaluations during the tender phase, including yard selection and contract review.
• Coordinate plan approval activities, liaising with design houses, classification societies, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the day-to-day management of yard construction progress, ensuring compliance with specifications, class rules, and build schedules.
• Track project timelines, budgets, variations, and technical queries.
• Prepare documentation and contribute to internal reporting on build status and risk areas.
• Work closely with the wider technical and operations teams to ensure vessels are built fit-for-purpose and delivered on time.

Requirements:

• Degree-qualified in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or similar.
• Experience in vessel newbuild projects.
• Strong understanding of vessel design, construction processes, class requirements, and project coordination.
• Willingness to travel regularly to yard locations as required.
• Prior experience in the construction of offshore vessels is preferred.