Faststream is partnering with a maritime organisation who is seeking an experienced Engineering Leader to oversee fleet engineering strategy, asset integrity, and technical excellence across a complex marine operation.

This is a leadership role with responsibility for driving engineering performance, modernisation, safety, and long-term fleet sustainability, while leading and developing a high-calibre engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership to the Engineering function, guiding Engineering Managers and technical teams to deliver strong operational performance aligned with organisational objectives

• Set and execute engineering strategy, budgets, and governance frameworks covering maintenance, repair, overhaul, and lifecycle asset management

• Ensure high standards of safety, reliability, cost control, and regulatory compliance across the fleet, in line with internal policies and external audit requirements

• Lead data-driven analysis of asset performance, failure trends, and technical risks, implementing both immediate corrective actions and long-term solutions

• Oversee vessel newbuilds, life-extension programmes, refurbishments, and major upgrades, including design reviews, project delivery, commissioning, and sea trials

• Champion engineering innovation, digitalisation, and technology adoption to improve fleet efficiency and future-proof operations

• Partner closely with Operations, Safety, Finance, Procurement, and other internal stakeholders to strengthen end-to-end fleet processes and cross-functional effectiveness

• Drive effective vendor and contractor management, ensuring cost optimisation, supply chain resilience, and sustained asset availability

• Lead engineering’s contribution to sustainability and decarbonisation initiatives, including alternative fuels, energy-efficiency measures, and emissions-reduction strategies

• Support business growth by partnering with commercial and business development teams on engineering inputs for turnkey solutions, overseas expansion, and new market opportunities

• Work collaboratively with HR and union stakeholders to support workforce engagement, capability building, change management, and productivity initiatives

• Develop and implement structured programs for competency development, performance management, and professional growth of engineering personnel

• Foster a high-performance engineering culture built on safety, governance, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Engage with regulators, government agencies, classification societies, technology partners, and academic institutions as required

• Lead special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by senior management

Requirements

• Leadership experience in marine engineering, fleet management, or offshore/maritime operations (no seafaring experience required).

• Strong background in asset management, maintenance strategy, and large-scale technical operations

• Proven experience managing complex stakeholders, vendors, and regulatory interfaces

• Demonstrated leadership in driving change, innovation, and team development

• Exposure to sustainability, decarbonisation, or alternative fuels initiatives will be highly advantageous
  

  
  Jess Choo EA Reg No: R1989216

  Faststream Recruitment Pte Ltd, EA License no: 09C3403