Project Engineer

Company description:

Located at the heart of Asia, Kuok Group Singapore (KGSg) is a dynamic, diversified conglomerate with global reach and established brands in the digital infrastructure, maritime and real estate sectors.

Our businesses include the digital infrastructure business of K2 Strategic, maritime entities such as POSH, PCL, and PaxOcean, which together form part of Kuok Maritime Group, and the real estate business of Allgreen Properties.

At KGSg, we nurture young talent through mentorship, leadership development, and cross-functional exposure, offering diverse career pathways and global opportunities across our businesses.

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Job description:

Job Summary

This position is for PaxOcean Group, a company under Kuok (Singapore) Limited.

Working Location: We will be relocating to 5 Jalan Samulun in November 2025 (nearest MRT: Boon Lay)

Position Summary

Engineering Project Management. The Project Engineer would be responsible for coordinating meetings with the Client and other key stakeholders of the project. He/She would be in-charge of execution of engineering project works in accordance with the Project`s Technical Specification and provide the necessary engineering support to ensure timely delivery of the drawings in good quality and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the engineering team to develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations. Monitor project progress, track milestones and proactively identify risks or delays, reporting these to the Project Manager.
• Effectively participate in meetings with Clients, external designers, suppliers and internal teams. Prepare and distribute minutes of meetings and draft timely project status reports for various stakeholders.
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of shipbuilding processes—including ship design, construction methods, naval architecture, and marine engineering principles—to oversee and coordinate various aspects of shipbuilding projects.
• Provide technical inputs during design reviews and support the resolution of project challenges as they arise. Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders to address technical issues promptly and efficiently.
• Ensure proper document control processes in coordination with the Document Controller. Ensure compliance with ISO standards and company processes.
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills to identify problems, assess risks, evaluate alternatives, and recommend solutions to overcome construction challenges or delays.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team is essential. He/She should be able to build strong relationships with team members, foster a collaborative work environment, and promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies, regulations, and best practices in shipbuilding. Participate in training and actively seek opportunities for skills enhancement.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience in experience in handling Engineering Projects in the Marine and/or Offshore Industry

• Degree or Diploma in relevant discipline Character and Skill

• Good Planning and Project Management skills
• Good Communication skills (in English) and interpersonal relationships
• Knowledge of Shipbuilding or Offshore industry standards and practices
• Ability to prepare reports and update key stakeholders on the drawing status and
• General understanding of Key Statutory Regulations and Classification Requirements
• Good Problem solving and Decision-Making ability.
• Good Knowledge of MS Excel, MS Projects and AutoCAD would be required. Familiarity with Aveva Marine software would be desirable but not a mandatory requirement.
• Good knowledge of the relevant design documentation that need to be prepared for a Marine/Offshore project covering all disciplines.

Education Bachelors in Engineering Diploma in Marine Engineering