Project Engineer - Shipbuilding

Role and responsibilities:-

• Coordinate end-to-end execution of assigned new-build vessel projects from design development through construction, commissioning and delivery.
• Act as the central shipbuilding project coordination point between the shipyard, appointed naval architecture/design consultants, classification societies, equipment vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain and monitor detailed project schedules, milestones, deliverable trackers and action plans.
• Track progress against approved construction plans and proactively identify delays, bottlenecks, dependencies and execution risks.
• Coordinate design deliverables and facilitate timely review, comments and closure of technical actions with the appointed design consultant.
• Track procurement status of major equipment, long-lead items and critical materials in coordination with the procurement team.
• Monitor construction progress across hull fabrication, machinery installation, outfitting, electrical works, testing and commissioning.
• Coordinate and track approvals, inspections and certification requirements from classification societies, flag/state authorities and other applicable agencies.
• Support project budget monitoring, cost tracking, variation management and change orders.
• Maintain project risk registers, issue logs, decision trackers and action closure mechanisms.
• Organise project review meetings and prepare periodic progress reports, dashboards and management updates.
• Ensure systematic project documentation and document control for drawings, specifications, correspondence, approvals, reports and project records.
• Coordinate harbour trials, sea trials, commissioning activities and vessel delivery.
• Track punch-list items and ensure timely closure of outstanding actions prior to vessel handover.
• Coordinate with vessel operations and technical teams to ensure smooth transition from construction to operational deployment.
• Escalate critical project risks, delays and cost implications to the Head Technical / New Builds in a timely manner.

Experience

• Approximately 59 years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, vessel new-build projects, offshore vessels, tugs, supply vessels or marine project execution.
• Experience coordinating with shipyards, design consultants, classification societies and marine equipment suppliers.
• Exposure to project planning and tracking tools such as MS Project or Primavera would be desirable.