Lead Pipelines Specialist

Overview

Lloyd's Register is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Subsea Pipelines Specialist to join our Global Subsea and Wellheads Team. This team has extensive expertise and a proven track record of providing independent assurance for the design and operational aspects of subsea pipeline systems.

At Lloyd's Register, we support a broad range of engineering challenges within the subsea sector, with a strong focus on subsea pipeline in-place design, installation engineering and operational assessments. Our team is driven by innovation and technical excellence to support the development of safe and reliable subsea infrastructure.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated engineer with both broad and deep knowledge of subsea pipeline design who can confidently engage with both internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in technically challenging and cutting-edge projects, with opportunities to expand into related areas such as subsea equipment, umbilicals, and cables.

What we offer you

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes
• Fulltime, permanent position

The role

In this role, you will be responsible for appraising subsea pipeline designs across the full project lifecycle - from concept development through FEED and detailed design, into operation and life extension. You will need a strong understanding of the subsea pipeline design process, with the ability to identify high-level conceptual risks and the capability to dive into detailed engineering analysis where required. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead the technical verification and certification of subsea pipeline system designs, ensuring compliance with relevant international codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Conduct independent assessments of pipeline design integrity, including wall thickness calculations, buckling analysis, and fatigue life evaluations.
• Interface with stakeholders including clients, EPC contractors, regulatory bodies and internal multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic pipeline system integrity.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to ensure knowledge transfer and capability development within the team.
• Lead, prepare and present technical papers and represent LR externally in conferences and industry forums.

This role demands a combination of technical depth, analytical capability, and strong communication skills to deliver high-quality engineering assurance in fast-paced and evolving project environments.

What you bring

In addition to being a strong team player who demonstrates integrity and professionalism at all times, the following attributes would be ideal for this role:

• A solid understanding of the overall pipeline design process at different stages of the project development.
• Specialist knowledge in the design of subsea pipelines including routine aspects such as wall thickness, stability and expansion and more advanced aspects such as lateral buckling, out-of-straightness and probabilistic methods.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices related to subsea pipeline engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Effective communication skills in both written and spoken English, with the ability to prepare, discuss, and present technical deliverables to internal and external stakeholders

Preferred, but not required

• Experience with design assurance and appraisal would be an advantage.
• Familiarity with subsea equipment design, umbilicals, or subsea cable systems.
• Project management and cross-disciplinary coordination skills.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution and working towards chartered status.

You are someone who

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
• Is able to self-manage and prioritize tasks towards achieving goals
• Is effective at solving problems, trouble-shooting and making timely decisions
• Is flexible and eager to take initiatives
• Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language
• Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment
• Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone

If you share our vision for safety and sustainability, we want to hear from you.