Queen Elizabeth Class Project Area Lead

Lloyd's Register Applied Technology Group; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyd's Register Applied Technology Group in Portsmouth seeks an experienced maritime professional to join LR Naval and support certification for QE Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 Destroyers and other vessels. You will blend surveying, project coordination and client interaction to deliver trusted classification surveys, repairs and alterations.

The role requires working at HMNB Portsmouth, eligibility for UK SV clearance and strong relationship-building with clients and contractors to drive

Qualifications

• Experience in surveying for naval vessels.
• Ability to coordinate certification activities with clients.
• Eligible for UK SV security clearance.
• Able to work at HMNB Portsmouth.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage certification activities for QE Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, and other client vessels.
• Provide specialist support and advice to the client relating to classification surveys, repairs, and alterations.
• Attend client meetings with prime contractors, providing advice and guidance in support of the client where required.
• Identify and develop opportunities for LR to provide advisory services and solutions when client issues arise.
• Provide support to the LR service delivery team.

Skills

Maritime surveying

Project coordination

Client liaison

Classification surveys

Certification activities

Job description

We are looking for an experienced maritime professional to join the LR Naval team at HMNB Portsmouth, supporting the delivery of classification services for QE Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, and other naval vessels. This position brings together surveying skills, project coordination, and client interaction. You will work closely with the client's COM teams,providingtrusted advice on classification surveys, repairs, and alterations while helping to plan and coordinate certification activities. The ideal candidate will be at ease in a waterfront environment, able to cultivate productive relationships with clients and contractors, and focused on ongoing improvement. You also need to be eligible for UK security clearance and able to work within HMNB Portsmouth.

What we offer you

• A challenging and rewarding waterfront role that combines surveying and project-management responsibilities, with opportunities to engage directly with the operational end of the business.
• A Full-time opportunity to join a growing Naval operation and a collaborative team that looks out for one another and values collective accomplishments.

The role

• Help plan and manage certification activities for QE Class Aircraft Carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, and other client vessels asrequired.
• Provide specialist support and advice to the client relating to classification surveys, repairs, and alterations.
• Attend client meetings with prime contractors, providing advice and guidance in support of the client whererequired.
• Identifyand develop opportunities for LR to provide advisory services and solutions when client issues arise.
• Provide support to the LR service delivery team.

What you bring

• Relevant surveying experience and the ability to apply project-management skills in a client-facing environment.
• The ability to provide trusted, specialist advice on classification surveys, repairs, and alterations.
• The capacity to obtain UK SV security clearance and work at HMNB Portsmouth.

You are someone who

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
• Is ableto self-manage and prioritize tasks towards reaching goals
• Is effective at solving problems,identifyingand fixing issues, and makingtimelydecisions
• Shows initiative and stays motivated to move tasks forward
• Communicates in a structured way andhas the ability topresent 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 their comfort zone
• Builds trusted relationships with clients and colleagues
• Communicates clearly and professionally in meetings with clients and prime contractors
• Identifiesopportunities, takesinitiativeand contributes to continuous improvement
• If you share our vision for safety and sustainability, we want to hear from you.