Job Description

Lead Submarine Structures Specialist

Lloyd's Register

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

What we're looking for

As a Lead Specialist in Submarine Structures, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining LR's Submarine Assurance Framework and supporting LR's submarine business.
You will apply your deep technical expertise of submarine structures to ensure our framework reflects current best practices, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements. You will also contribute specialist knowledge to projects providing commercially focused support and service delivery.


This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of structural assurance approaches for naval surface ships, supporting LR's strategic expansion in defence and government sectors.

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

Lead the development, review, and maintenance of LR's Submarine Assurance Framework and guidance for submarine structures. Provide expert input on pressure hull design, corrosion, fatigue, loading, and watertight integrity assessments. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across commercial, advisory, and service delivery teams. Provide training and support to service delivery colleagues Engage with external stakeholders including shipyards, defence clients, and regulatory bodies. Monitor industry trends, research, and innovation to inform framework evolution. Represent LR in international technical committees and working groups. Support cross-functional projects involving naval surface ship structures. Mentor colleagues and contribute to LR's knowledge-sharing culture.

What you bring

Degree-qualified in Naval Architecture, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline. CEng or equivalent Extensive experience in submarine structural design. Strong understanding of pressure hull design principles, structural mechanics, and relevant standards Proficiency in structural analysis tools (e.g., FEA software). Excellent communication and technical writing skills.

Preferred but not required

Experience in structural analysis for naval surface platforms. Experience in assurance framework development or technical policy formulation. Familiarity with naval certification processes. Participation in international technical forums or standards bodies. A collaborative mindset and passion for technical excellence. Holding security clearance is an advantage

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

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