Assistant Manager (Newbuild) - Marine Engineering

About the role

An experienced marine engineering professional is sought to lead vessel newbuilding, conversion and fleet engineering projects from initial design and technical review through construction, commissioning, sea trials and final delivery. The successful candidate acts as the owner's technical representative, working closely with shipyards, classification societies, equipment suppliers, contractors and regulators to deliver projects safely, efficiently and in line with technical, contractual and operational requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate vessel newbuilding, conversion and fleet engineering projects from design development to final delivery.
• Represent the owner's technical interests and act as the main engineering liaison with shipyards, classification societies, manufacturers, contractors and regulatory authorities.
• Review technical specifications, engineering drawings, equipment arrangements and vendor documentation for compliance with project and operational standards.
• Monitor progress against budgets, schedules, quality benchmarks and contracts, and identify and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate FATs, equipment inspections, commissioning, sea trials and vessel acceptance.
• Ensure compliance with maritime regulations, classification rules, Flag State standards, HSE policies and quality assurance procedures.
• Manage external contractors, technical consultants and equipment suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for engineering innovation, digitalization and continuous improvement.
• Report regularly on technical and project status to senior management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 6 years of relevant experience in shipbuilding, vessel newbuilding, marine engineering or fleet technical management.
• Familiarity with Classification Society rules, Flag State requirements and international maritime regulations.

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of vessel construction, marine machinery, propulsion systems, electrical and automation systems and associated shipboard equipment.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings, P&IDs and equipment documentation.
• Good understanding of the vessel newbuilding lifecycle, including design review, construction supervision, commissioning, sea trials, delivery and warranty management.