** The role will be based in Saudi Arabia **

We are seeking an experienced Structural Manager with a proven background in shipyard operations to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will lead and oversee all structural activities related to vessel construction, repair, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with industry standards and project specifications. This role requires strong leadership skills, technical expertise in structural engineering, and hands-on experience managing large-scale shipyard projects. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with design, production, and quality teams to deliver high-quality results within budget and timelines.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Ensure that all structural related activities are meticulously planned, and that the plans and responsibilities are clearly communicated and understood by all relevant structural personnel.
• Develop comprehensive project/production plans, including detailed schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Provide sound and good knowledge on various types of steel works on vessels and rigs.
• Ensure all repair and maintenance work meet the required quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and manage structural repair teams, including tradespeople, technicians, and subcontractors.
• Ensure, in conjunction with the Procurement Supply Chain Group, that all materials and equipment are procured and delivered in accordance with the production and project’s contract requirements.
• Ensure effective and consistent interaction with other disciplines, management and supervision as required.
• Monitor actual man-hours against budgeted man-hours and take appropriate steps to correct overruns and develop and manage project budgets, including labor, materials, and equipment costs.
• Control the overtime to contribute to the best projects and gross margins.
• Ensure that all production/project materials are used as defined in procedures and manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Ensure that all installation, maintenance and commissioning activities concerning steel works and other related systems are carried out in accordance with the approved procedures.
• Liaise with the engineering department regarding the project’s steel works activities. Liaise with other trades to ensure project schedule adherence.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Marine-related professional qualifications or relevant time served.
• Experience: At least 15 - 18 years’ experience in the Ship repair companies, shipyard environment with real depth in steel works.
• In-depth knowledge of steel manufacturing processes, techniques, and materials used in MRO for ships and rigs in a shipyard environment. Familiarity with relevant industry standards, quality control procedures, and dimensional tolerances.

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