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.
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.
Essential:
- 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.
