Naval Fire & Safety Specialist: Ship Design & Compliance

Lloyd's Register Applied Technology Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyd's Register Applied Technology Group in the UK seeks a fire and safety senior specialist to provide technical services to shipbuilders and designers in the Naval industry.

The role focuses on appraising fire and safety documentation for new construction naval projects in line with statutory standards and class rules. UK SC clearance is preferred; position based in a LR UK Technical Support Office ( Southampton, London, Aberdeen or Bristol).

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register, in engineering or physical science (minimum two years programme).
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Working toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Proficiency in English language commensurate with the work.
• Knowledge of Classification/ Certification/ Verification and familiarity with IACS Rules is preferred.
• Previous experience in fire and safety matters, naval industry or technical office is essential.

Responsibilities

• Review and appraise fire and safety plans for naval ships in accordance with statutory standards and class rules.
• Provide technical and regulatory guidance to stakeholders during design, construction and lifecycle.
• Perform appraisals and provide specialist advice within budget and contractual requirements.
• Undertake project management including monitoring progress and spend against budget and contract requirements.
• Conduct occasional site visits to shipyards, client sites, testing laboratories or production facilities.
• Report incidents including near misses and safety observations and raise health and safety concerns with line management.

Skills

Fire safety

Maritime regs

Stakeholder comms

Project management

Education

Engineering/physical science degree

Maritime qualification / sea-going experience

Job description

Lloyd's Register Applied Technology Group in the UK seeks a fire and safety senior specialist to provide technical services to shipbuilders and designers in the Naval industry.

The role focuses on appraising fire and safety documentation for new construction naval projects in line with statutory standards and class rules. UK SC clearance is preferred; position based in a LR UK Technical Support Office ( Southampton, London, Aberdeen or Bristol).