Senior Project Engineer

Aibel; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Project Engineer to oversee engineering activities in the Oil & Gas sector. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience, with a strong background in FPSO projects and change management. This role requires excellent communication and collaboration skills to meet project goals and ensure quality compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Project Engineer in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Prior involvement in FPSO projects is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in Change Management, Interface Coordination, and Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Execute tasks assigned by the Project Engineering Manager.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary engineering activities with Discipline Leads.
• Monitor quality assurance compliance.

Skills

Project Engineering

Change Management

Interface Coordination

Risk Management

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

MS Office

Job description

Reporting and Accountability

Reports to Section Manager of Engineering Management basis organisation and reports to the Project Engineering Manager when assigned to a project.

Ensure that assigned work is completed on time with the intended quality.

Maintain a positive and safe working environment.

Comply with the Code of Conduct and always ensure ethical behaviour.

Project Responsibilities

• Execute tasks assigned by the Project Engineering Manager.
• Coordinate interdisciplinary engineering activities with Discipline Leads.
• Ensure contract technical requirements are reflected in deliverables.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to meet project goals.
• Support reporting (weekly/monthly), highlighting issues and action items.
• Organize System/Area Design Reviews and ensure action close-outs.
• Participate in third-party workshops (e.g., HAZOP, SIL) and follow up on actions.
• Define resource needs and establish the engineering team.
• Interface with internal units and systems administration.
• Implement project strategies and philosophies.
• Monitor quality assurance compliance.
• Administer deviations, concessions, and technical clarifications with the Client.
• Coordinate with suppliers and service contractors.
• Manage design changes from development and site queries.
• Collaborate with Quality Lead to manage risks and mitigation actions.
• Conduct Lessons Learnt workshops and ensure implementation.

Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of experience as a Project Engineer in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Prior involvement in FPSO projects is highly desirable.
• Proven expertise in Change Management, Interface Coordination, and Risk Management.
• Experience working on medium to large-scale brownfield and greenfield projects.
• Strong contractual awareness, including familiarity with commercial terms and obligations.
• Experience in CTR (Cost, Time, Resource) preparation and budget tracking.
• In-depth understanding of project phases, milestones, and deliverables, with a focus on planning and schedule development.
• Working knowledge of project planning software (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) is preferred.

Qualifications

Applicant must have a minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other equivalent engineering specialisation.

Other Skills

• Strong understanding of the oil & gas industry.
• Clear and effective communicator, both written and verbal.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across all levels.
• Self-driven with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook).

Additional Information

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.