Project Manager - Marine Operations Engineering

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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. If you have a business development, project delivery and management for engineering consultancy activities, we encourage you to apply.

What will you be doing?

As a Project Manager, you will be supporting the Regional and Global Directors of Marine Operations Engineering as well as the broader Longitude and ABL Group leadership, the Project Manager (Marine Operations Engineering (T&I)) shall proactively handle business development, sales, and project delivery and management for engineering consultancy activities, primarily but not exclusively in the Marine Operations Engineering business line, and primarily but not exclusively focused on the China market.

They will take charge of all technical and scheduling matters pertaining to the assigned project(s). They will have a wide latitude of technical authority with full work responsibilities and shall coordinate with the Discipline Heads / Team Leads and subcontractors to ensure the appropriate resources are in place to execute and deliver projects to profitably meet client expectations.

This role involves coordination and integration of staff and activities in multiple countries and brand entities and therefore requires excellent communication skills to effectively address the needs of a wide range of clients and stakeholders, making use of staff and resources in a matrix organization.

In addition, you will also:

Marketing/Business Development, & Sales

• Oversee and coordinate marketing, business development, and sales activities, primarily but not exclusively in the Marine Operations Engineering (T&I) business line in China.
• Prepare proposals for bids and tenders and approve or support the approval process in accordance with the Delegation of Authority Matrix. 
• Partake in activities to promote the business and develop new clients, include initiating and winning proposals.
• Support day-to-day client management activities with clients
• Support and undertake tendering activities. 

Project and Technical Management

• Undertake technical consultancy / chargeable work as required.
• Oversee the management of projects in terms of safety, quality, schedule, financial performance, and (in combination with discipline heads) resources. 
• Guide and supervise assigned engineers and drafting personnel to complete projects as per planned schedule, within budget in accordance with QHSE standards.
• Oversee invoicing and cash collection activities with support from finance to ensure compliance with WIP and cash collection targets. 

Training and competency/capability development

• 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

QHSE

• 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 and work with discipline leads to ensure that discipline-appropriate procedures are followed.
• Ensure safety requirements on the HSE procedures are followed for staff working outside of the office.
• Follow the requirements of the QHSE management systems. 

General

• To 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.
• To 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
• And any other duties as assigned

The position will be based in China (Shanghai, Tianjin, or Guangzhou) and you must have the right to live and work in China. The role is office based with some home-based work by agreement, but may require travel to the client offices, venues, sites or other premises in the country and within the region. Willing to travel for business development and to undertake work in overseas locations from time to time 

What are we looking for?

To excel in this position, you will bring:

• 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.  

Desirable:

• 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.

Further Information:

You must have the right to live and work in China.

You can learn more about our team and what we do here: https://abl-group.com/ 

For your application to be taken into consideration, please be advised, that you must submit your application via the link provided on this page.  

We look forward to receiving your application. 

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES. 

At ABL Group, we are committed to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to thrive, regardless of background, identity, or role. As a global company, we believe that diversity drives innovation and inclusion strengthens our teams. We support flexible working, accessible environments, and employee wellbeing. Even if your experience doesn’t match every requirement, we encourage you to apply—your unique perspective could be just what we need