Specialist - Engineering/Machinery

Lloyd's Register Technical Support Office supports Shipyards, Owners, Navies, Designers and Manufacturers, driving maritime safety of people, environment and ships. For the Machinery Specialised Projects Team we are currently looking for a qualified candidate to join our Southampton Office. The purpose of this role is to carry out plan approval of maritime machinery components (i.e marine engines, steer gears, windlasses, winches and etc.), and machinery dynamics (i.e. Torsional-, Axial-, Lateral Vibrations, Shaft Alignment and Resilient Mounted Machinery) in accordance with the applicable international standards, class rules, using procedures, experience and knowledge appropriate for the design appraisal of plans for the above-mentioned aspects.

The position offers opportunities to work within a respected, efficient team, solving complex challenges.

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 programs
• Hybrid Work.

The Role

• Carry out plan approval of machinery components and machinery dynamics in accordance with appropriate Lloyd's Register Rules & Regulations, Statutory Regulations and International Standards.
• Monitor revisions to Statutory, Rule and Flag requirement and apply these revisions as appropriate.
• To build and maintain a good relationship with our clients and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice to internal and external clients.
• To discuss and present the deliverable with the internal / external client and be able to suggest solutions where appropriate.
• Undertake project management where applicable including monitoring project progress and spend against budget and contract requirement.
• Coaching of less experienced colleagues and act as a mentor to colleagues as agreed with line manager

What you bring

• Must hold or be able to achiever UK SC (security clearance)
• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical/ marine engineering/ Material or equivalent; and preferably Chartered/Professional qualification and a member of a relevant professional institution.
• Experience in offshore or marine machinery & engineering system design (or appraisal); from Yard, Class, Ship owner, Designers, Manufactures etc.
• Necessary experience/knowledge in the area of marine engineering with particular emphasis on one or more of the following are required: Piping Systems and piping components, Machinery components, Machinery Dynamics or Pressure Equipment.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance systems is preferred.
• Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, to prioritise work and meet LR and Clients' deadlines, and to work effectively under pressure.
• Good skills to maintain relationship with client with client focus mind-set.
• Proficiency in the English Language commensurate with the work and to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

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