Senior Maritime Project Engineer: Shipbuilding & Offshore Leader

Direct Search Global; Singapore; On-site; SGD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Search Global is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee planning, coordination, and execution of shipbuilding projects in Malaysia. You will lead engineering activities, coordinate with clients and production teams, and ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to safety and quality standards.

The role requires at least 5 years in shipbuilding or offshore projects, a related bachelor's degree, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a marine or related engineering field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in shipbuilding, offshore, marine, or EPC/EPCIC projects.
• Willingness to work full-time in Pasir Gudang, Malaysia.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with project management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead shipbuilding/marine projects from award to completion.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, risks, and progress.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering activities and resolve issues.
• Liaise with clients, yards, vendors, and internal departments.
• Support procurement, fabrication, testing, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
• Prepare reports and documentation for project governance.

Skills

Project management

Engineering coordination

Fabrication

Commissioning

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Project management software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, Materials Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Direct Search Global is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to oversee planning, coordination, and execution of shipbuilding projects in Malaysia. You will lead engineering activities, coordinate with clients and production teams, and ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to safety and quality standards.

The role requires at least 5 years in shipbuilding or offshore projects, a related bachelor's degree, and strong leadership and communication skills.