Project Engineer - Maritime & Shipping

Job Purpose

About The Maritime Cluster

Core Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities across site operations, engineering, and support functions
• Monitor project progress and update schedules in coordination with Planning Engineer
• Support resource planning including manpower, equipment, and materials
• Conduct technical reviews of project requirements, drawings, and specifications
• Ensure compliance with project standards, quality requirements, and QHSE procedures
• Track project performance against KPIs (cost, schedule, quality, safety)
• Identify project risks and support mitigation strategies
• Support tendering and bidding activities when required
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams for timely delivery of materials
• Maintain project documentation, drawings, reports, and updates
• Participate in site inspections, project meetings, and client coordination
• Prepare periodic progress reports and updates for managemen
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. People Management Responsibilities

• Provide coordination support to site supervisors and technical teams
• Assist in monitoring workforce productivity and performance
• Ensure teams adhere to safety procedures and project requiremen
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Strategic Responsibilities

• Support efficient project execution and resource utilization
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project delivery and operational processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, Marine, or related Engineering discipline
• Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) is an advantage
• Strong English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Arabic is an added advantage
• Minimum 4–6 years of experience in project engineering or related roles

Required Skills

• Experience in project execution within marine, offshore, or industrial sectors
• Strong understanding of project lifecycle, scope, scheduling, and cost tracking
• Experience working with cross-functional teams (engineering, procurement, operations)
• Knowledge of QHSE standards and compliance requirements
• Ability to manage multiple project tasks and priorities
• Strong organizational, analytical, and coordination skills