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Since 2006, Longitude Engineering, part of the ABL Group, has delivered independent design and engineering services in the marine, offshore renewables, oil & gas, defence, and offshore infrastructure markets. Our independence, expertise, and experience make us a natural choice for a wide range of design solutions across the Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. We specialize in vessel and marine asset design and conversion, marine operations engineering, and energy transition engineering solutions. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager- Marine Operations Engineering to join our dynamic team.
Job Responsibility:
Support the Regional and Global Directors of Marine Operations Engineering as well as the broader Longitude and ABL Group leadership
Proactively handle business development, sales, and project delivery and management for engineering consultancy activities
Take charge of all technical and scheduling matters pertaining to the assigned project(s)
Coordinate with the Discipline Heads / Team Leads and subcontractors to ensure the appropriate resources are in place to execute and deliver projects
Oversee and coordinate marketing, business development, and sales activities
Prepare proposals for bids and tenders and approve or support the approval process
Partake in activities to promote the business and develop new clients
Support day-to-day client management activities with clients
Support and undertake tendering activities
Undertake technical consultancy / chargeable work as required
Oversee the management of projects in terms of safety, quality, schedule, financial performance, and resources
Guide and supervise assigned engineers and drafting personnel to complete projects
Oversee invoicing and cash collection activities with support from finance
Identification of training needs and competency/capability development within the relevant teams
Work with discipline leads to coordinate and deliver identified training and development activities
Work with wider group to identify training opportunities
Identify one’s own training requirements to maintain continued professional development
Support the training and development of engineers within the business line teams
Ensure familiarity within the business line team of compliance with internal policies, procedures and guidelines
Ensure compliance and familiarity with business-line specific standards within the business line team
Ensure projects delivered in accordance with company procedures
Ensure safety requirements on the HSE procedures are followed for staff working outside of the office
Follow the requirements of the QHSE management systems
Act as Longitude’s ‘China Market Lead’ for the Marine Operations Engineering (T&I) business line and ‘China Market Liaison’ for the Facilities & Subsea Engineering, Ship Design & Modification, and the Offshore Wind Design & Engineering business lines
Represent the interests of all Group companies to the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in all business activities
Support other business line leads as required for projects or clients and during periods of leave
Requirements:
Degree qualified in an engineering discipline related to business line and experience in the due diligence activities, e.g., naval architecture, offshore engineering, or structural engineering
10 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 5 years’ experience in Marine Operations (T&I) engineering
Demonstrated experience with the management of complex projects and challenging stakeholders
Experience managing engineering teams
Experience in marketing, business development, and sales
Working knowledge of engineering principles and practices relevant to marine operations
Ability to select and apply standards, guidelines, methods, and techniques
Knowledge of offshore/ marine structural or naval architecture engineering analysis and design computer programs/ software
Ability to organize and manage effectively, including balancing competing priorities
Familiar with commercial and contractual issues and able to provide guidance internally and externally
Excellent report writing and communication skills
Fluent in Mandarin and English
Ability to co-ordinate, direct and lead projects and work under own initiative with minimum supervision
Advanced use of MS Office
Strong and relevant industrial network and networking skills
Energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and appropriate professional image
Well organized and self-directed individual with strong business/commercial skills
Outgoing and pragmatic with strength of character, proactive and insightful with good management skills
A strong team player with a proactive approach and ability to show initiative in problem solving
Attention to detail and a high level of numeracy, and the ability to prioritize work
Results orientated and client focused
Nice to have:
Master’s degree or equivalent in a technical subject relevant for the role
15 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 10 years’ experience in Marine Operations (T&I) engineering
Work experience in a company that operates in a similar market to ABL or consultancy services
Experience working in a matrix organization
Experience in an efficient sales organization
Hands-on experience with relevant engineering software such as ANSYS, AWQA, MOSES, OrcaFlex, STAAD, etc.