Senior Shipyard Planner (M20406)
- Full time
- Malaysia, Pasir Gudang View on Map
- posted 4 hours ago
- Posted: July 16, 2026 -Accepting applications
Job Detail
Job Description
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Planner to join the luxury yacht new-builds team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating vessel construction, repair, or conversion projects to ensure they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. This role requires close collaboration with production, engineering, procurement, and project management teams to optimize resource utilization and project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules for vessel newbuilding, repair, conversion, or refurbishment projects.
- Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Production, Procurement, and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are achieved.
- Prepare and update work schedules, manpower plans, and resource allocation based on project requirements.
- Track project progress, identify schedule deviations, and recommend recovery plans to minimise delays.
- Monitor critical paths, project risks, and potential bottlenecks, ensuring timely escalation where necessary.
- Coordinate material availability, equipment readiness, and work sequencing to support efficient production.
- Produce regular progress reports, schedule updates, and performance reports for management and project stakeholders.
- Participate in project meetings and provide planning support throughout the project lifecycle.
- Maintain accurate planning documentation and ensure project records are kept up to date.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, productivity, and project delivery.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
- At least 3- 5 years of planning experience within a shipyard, marine, offshore, or heavy engineering environment.
- Experience supporting vessel newbuilding, repair, conversion, or fabrication projects.
- Proficiency in project planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of shipyard production processes, project scheduling, and resource planning.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the capability to coordinate across multiple departments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
- Experience in luxury yacht construction or high-value vessel projects will be an added advantage.
