Engineering Manager

As part of our continued expansion, we are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join a major engineering and project delivery organization in Kuala Lumpur.

Position Overview

The Engineering Manager will provide overall leadership, coordination, and management of engineering activities across complex energy and infrastructure projects.

The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and ensure engineering deliverables are executed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget. The role will cover various project phases, from Conceptual Studies, Feasibility Studies, Pre-FEED and FEED through Detailed Engineering, EPC/EPCC, Construction Support, Commissioning, and Start-Up.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership & Management

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams covering Process, Mechanical, Piping, Pipeline, Civil & Structural, Electrical, Instrumentation & Control, and HSE disciplines.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Establish engineering execution plans, procedures, strategies, and engineering priorities.
• Ensure engineering activities are aligned with project objectives, client requirements, company standards, and applicable regulations.
• Manage engineering resources, workload, and manpower planning across multiple projects.
• Promote a strong culture of engineering quality, safety, collaboration, and accountability.

Project Delivery

• Oversee engineering execution from Concept Selection through EPC, Construction, Commissioning, and Start-Up.
• Ensure engineering deliverables are completed in accordance with approved schedules, budgets, and quality requirements.
• Monitor engineering progress and implement corrective actions where required.
• Coordinate interfaces between engineering disciplines, clients, contractors, suppliers, and vendors.
• Provide engineering leadership and support to Project Managers in achieving overall project objectives.

Technical Governance & Quality

• Review and approve key engineering deliverables, calculations, reports, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international codes, industry standards, client specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive engineering Quality Assurance and Quality Control processes.
• Lead and participate in technical and design reviews.
• Provide leadership during HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, constructability, and other project safety and technical reviews.
• Identify and resolve technical issues that may affect project delivery.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary engineering focal point for clients and key project stakeholders.
• Participate in technical meetings, project progress reviews, workshops, and management presentations.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, and project partners.
• Resolve engineering interfaces, technical conflicts, and project issues effectively.

Risk & Commercial Management

• Identify engineering and technical risks and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Manage engineering scope changes and assess their impact on project cost and schedule.
• Support proposals, tenders, technical evaluations, and project estimates.
• Assist with contract reviews, technical bid evaluations, and contractor/vendor assessments.
• Provide technical input to project planning and commercial decision-making.

Construction & Commissioning Support

• Provide engineering support throughout procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and start-up.
• Review and resolve site technical queries, deviations, and engineering change requests.
• Coordinate engineering support for construction and commissioning teams.
• Support project completion, handover, and transition to operations.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Civil, Structural, Instrumentation, or a related discipline.
• Master's Degree in Engineering or Project Management is an advantage.
• Professional Engineer (PE), BEM registration, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of engineering experience within the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, LNG, Offshore, Energy, EPC, or related industries.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an Engineering Manager, Lead Engineer, or equivalent leadership role.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects through Pre-FEED, FEED, Detailed Engineering, EPC, EPCC, Construction, and Commissioning phases.
• Experience with both Brownfield and Greenfield developments.
• Strong experience in engineering project execution and technical leadership.

Preferred Industry Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas will be highly advantageous:

• Offshore Platforms
• FPSO Projects
• LNG Facilities
• Refineries
• Petrochemical Plants
• Gas Processing Facilities
• Renewable Energy Projects
• Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS)
• Energy Transition Projects

Technical Competencies

• Engineering Management
• Project Management
• FEED & Detailed Engineering
• EPC / EPCC Project Execution
• Engineering & Design Reviews
• Risk Management
• Cost & Schedule Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Contractor & Vendor Coordination
• Quality Management Systems
• Construction & Commissioning Support

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership and multidisciplinary team management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and decision-making abilities.
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced and challenging project environment.
• Proactive, accountable, and results-oriented.
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under tight project deadlines.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• Opportunity to work on major local and international energy projects.
• Exposure to high-profile offshore and onshore developments.
• Work alongside experienced engineering and project professionals.
• Collaborative and dynamic working environment.
• Strong career development and leadership opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.