Senior Naval Architect

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Senior Naval Architect

Location: Singapore

Reports to: General Manager, Engineering

Position available: One

Job Description: This is a full-time position

The primary purpose of the role is to provide technical project management of technical engineering solutions, ensuring that these solutions are technically feasible, buildable, and cost effective.

Key Responsibilities \& Accountabilities:

Task Management:

• Ensure vessel designs meet all contractual requirements and specifications
• Oversight of the technical review process for the procurement of all main equipment and materials
• Oversight of dealings with classification societies, flag states and any relevant regulatory bodies
• Responsible for the successful resolution of technical issues with OEMs, Client, Classification Societies and Flag states
• Technical Expert with classification societies rules and flag state regulations
• Technical Expert of Weight management and control throughout the vessel build process
• Technical Expert of Inclining Experiments and Lightship Surveys
• Technical Expert of Sea Trials Protocols including loading conditions
• Provide leadership and coaching to all engineering team members
• Work closely with the General Manager, Engineering and Senior Management Group
• Develop and maintain a strong network of industry suppliers, subcontractors and contacts
• Identify and communicate process and product improvements
• High level contractual, negotiation and dispute resolution

People \& Interpersonal Management:

• Communicate effectively: This involves actively listening, clearly conveying information, and providing constructive feedback with all levels of staff
• Build trust and rapport: This involves being genuine, respectful, and dependable
• Ensure liaison with shipyard personal and management to ensure product performance is consistent with the aims of the organization
• Develop and maintain key external relationships with partners, customers, contractors, suppliers and official bodies and organisations
• Negotiate on behalf of the company, be able to accept realistic compromises when necessary
• Develop a strong network of industry suppliers, subcontractors, and contacts

Information Management:

• Develop full understanding of vessel/product specifications and performance and educate internal/external stakeholders
• Develop full understanding of relevant classification and survey body rules that affect the quality performance of our products and educate internal/external stakeholders
• Responsible for, project documentation and reporting
• Develop full understanding of scope and impact across different departments/projects/areas of business
• Assist Project Manager to quantify implications of decisions to other areas

Personal Management:

• Look for opportunities to continue to develop professionally
• Show personal accountability for the achievement of objectives
• Keep up to date with the industry best practice and monitor actions of competitors

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requisites:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Senior Design Engineer or Naval Architect. Proven history working within the Shipbuilding industry
• Formal Naval Architect or Marine Engineering qualifications
• Sound working knowledge of Classification Society Rules and Flag Regulations
• High level negotiation and dispute resolution skills
• Performance and outcome orientation
• Excellent interpersonal \& leadership skills
• Experienced in contractual management
• Strong network of industry suppliers, subcontractors and contacts
• Mature and patient. Ideally experienced in working with other cultures
• Commitment to continuous improvement, safety, teamwork and open communications

If you think you have the right attitude and the right skills set, please get in touch and share your CV with us at [email protected]