Job Description

Senior Structures Specialist (maternity cover)

Lloyd's Register

Location: Southampton, United Kingdom

What we're looking for

As a Senior Structures Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the development and refinement of Lloyd's Register's Rules and Regulations for ship structures. This 12 month maternity cover position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the technical evolution of global maritime safety standards.

You'll be working within the Technical Directorate, collaborating with experts across disciplines to assess complex structural challenges and develop innovative, practical solutions. Your work will directly influence the rules that govern the design, construction, and maintenance of ships worldwide, ensuring they meet rigorous structural safety standards.

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 Fixed-term contract (maternity cover)

The role

Deliver complex technical assessments and provide expert advice on structural matters including composites, multi-hulls and small craft. Contribute to rule development and research projects within defined parameters. Present technical deliverables to internal and external stakeholders, offering alternative solutions where appropriate. Mentor junior colleagues and support knowledge transfer across the team. Ensure compliance with health & safety, industry standards, and internal procedures.

What you bring

A degree in engineering or physical sciences, or equivalent marine qualifications. Two to five year's industry experience or a PhD in a relevant subject Membership of a relevant professional institution. Working towards Chartered Engineer status. Strong communication, problem-solving, and project management skills. Experience in technical rule development or structural assessments is highly desirable.

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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