Senior Consultant - Master Mariner

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ABL Group is a leading global independent energy and marine consultant working in energy and oceans to de-risk and drive the energy transition across the renewables, maritime, and oil and gas sectors, offering the deepest pool of expertise across marine and engineering disciplines in more than 300 locations globally.

Working as a core member of our team in Malaysia, you will support a diverse range of marine and offshore surveying activities locally and across the APAC region. While this role has a strong focus on supporting our Oil & Gas clients with activities such as rig moves, loud-out, and transport and installation projects, you will also undertake surveying tasks such as condition, suitability and accident investigations on other types of vessels. This position will require frequent travel across the APAC region.

What will you be doing?

• Manage the day‑to‑day delivery of Marine Warranty and Rig Moving projects, ensuring schedules and budgets are met.
• Prepare tenders and proposals for offshore Marine Warranty Survey (MWS), Rig Moving and Marine Consultancy services.
• Plan and execute projects, defining scope, deliverables, schedules and manpower requirements.
• Monitor project progress and ensure high‑quality, timely delivery of all outputs.
• Support the Management team in the development and growth of ABL services.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients to optimise service quality, business growth and client satisfaction.
• Implement and continuously improve work processes to drive operational excellence.
• Ensure all operations, deliverables and reports comply with approved instructions and ABL procedures and policies.
• Act in accordance with internal control systems, company standards, applicable legislation and QHSE policies, always leading by example.
• Undertake approximately 75% chargeable work.
• Complete additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

What are we looking for?

Ideally, you will be an experienced Master Mariner with a background serving on offshore vessels. We also welcome applications from candidates holding a Master Mariner ticket who may not yet have offshore experience. Training can be provided in areas such as marine surveying and rig moving. More specifically, we are looking for the following things: 

• Possession of a Master Mariner (STCW Class 1) ticket.
• Approximately 7 years’ professional experience and relevant expertise.
• An understanding of the marine and engineering consultancy in the offshore Oil and Gas sector.  
• Marine Warranty, Rig moving, consultancy and vessel operator or superintendency experience is desirable. 
• Experience with emplacing Jack-up rigs onto jackets without the use of wires and / or anchors (tugs only) would be an advantage.
• Exposure to marine insurance and P&I surveys is beneficial.

Further Information:

This position will be based at our office in Kuala Lumpur. You must have the right to live and work in Malaysia.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5^th May. We reserve the right to close the advert sooner should we receive sufficient responses.

The job holder will be expected to undertake frequent onshore and offshore client assignments, particularly at short notice. 

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

To ensure your application is considered, please submit it using the link provided on this page.

NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES.

Our Commitment to D&I:

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.