Head of Engineering

FASTSTREAM RECRUITMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A maritime recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Engineering Leader in Singapore to oversee fleet engineering strategy and asset integrity across marine operations. This leadership role involves guiding a high-calibre engineering team, driving performance, and ensuring safety and sustainability. Candidates should possess leadership experience in marine engineering or offshore operations with a strong background in asset management and stakeholder management, while exposure to sustainability initiatives is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in marine engineering or offshore operations.
• Strong background in asset management and maintenance strategy.
• Proven experience managing complex stakeholders and regulatory interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Guide engineering teams to ensure operational performance.
• Set and execute engineering strategy and budgets.
• Champion engineering innovation and technology adoption.
• Lead data-driven analysis of asset performance.

Skills

Leadership in marine engineering

Asset management

Stakeholder management

Driving change and innovation

Sustainability initiatives

Job description

Faststream is partnering with a maritime organisation who is seeking an experienced Engineering Leader to oversee fleet engineering strategy, asset integrity, and technical excellence across a complex marine operation.

This is a leadership role with responsibility for driving engineering performance, modernisation, safety, and long‑term fleet sustainability, while leading and developing a high‑calibre engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership to the Engineering function, guiding Engineering Managers and technical teams to deliver strong operational performance aligned with organisational objectives
• Set and execute engineering strategy, budgets, and governance frameworks covering maintenance, repair, overhaul, and lifecycle asset management
• Ensure high standards of safety, reliability, cost control, and regulatory compliance across the fleet, in line with internal policies and external audit requirements
• Lead data‑driven analysis of asset performance, failure trends, and technical risks, implementing both immediate corrective actions and long‑term solutions
• Oversee vessel newbuilds, life‑extension programmes, refurbishments, and major upgrades, including design reviews, project delivery, commissioning, and sea trials
• Champion engineering innovation, digitalisation, and technology adoption to improve fleet efficiency and future‑proof operations
• Partner closely with Operations, Safety, Finance, Procurement, and other internal stakeholders to strengthen end‑to‑end fleet processes and cross‑functional effectiveness
• Drive effective vendor and contractor management, ensuring cost optimisation, supply chain resilience, and sustained asset availability
• Lead engineering’s contribution to sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives, including alternative fuels, energy‑efficiency measures, and emissions‑reduction strategies
• Support business growth by partnering with commercial and business development teams on engineering inputs for turnkey solutions, overseas expansion, and new market opportunities
• Work collaboratively with HR and union stakeholders to support workforce engagement, capability building, change management, and productivity initiatives
• Develop and implement structured programs for competency development, performance management, and professional growth of engineering personnel
• Foster a high‑performance engineering culture built on safety, governance, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Engage with regulators, government agencies, classification societies, technology partners, and academic institutions as required
• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by senior management

Requirements

• Leadership experience in marine engineering, fleet management, or offshore/maritime operations (no seafaring experience required).
• Strong background in asset management, maintenance strategy, and large‑scale technical operations.
• Proven experience managing complex stakeholders, vendors, and regulatory interfaces.
• Demonstrated leadership in driving change, innovation, and team development.
• Exposure to sustainability, decarbonisation, or alternative fuels initiatives will be highly advantageous.