Senior Specialist - Naval

Lloyd's Register; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to advancing naval standards and engineering services. As a Senior Specialist in Naval, you'll tackle complex challenges in naval vessel assurance, engaging with global shipyards and navies. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within a respected team, driving innovation in submarine and autonomous vessel projects. With a commitment to professional development and a values-driven culture, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of naval engineering. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

Professional Development Programs

Hybrid Work Options

Qualifications

• Must hold or be able to achieve UK SC security clearance.
• Experience with verification processes and project management.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex assessments and provide specialist advice for service delivery.
• Ensure all work complies with project management methods and financial monitoring.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences

Marine/Nautical Qualifications

Job description

Date: 24 Apr 2025

Location: Bristol, GB, BS48 1RB

Company: Lloyds Register

Job ID: 40474

Senior Specialist - Naval

Lloyds Register

Location: Bristol, UK

What we’re looking for

The Lloyd's Register Naval Centre of Expertise (NCoE) in Bristol supports global Shipyards, Navies, and LR teams, driving the growth of LR's Naval Business.

The Projects Team provides technical consultancy on naval vessel standards, certification, and acquisition stages, supporting Naval Authorities, Shipyards, Designers, and Acquisition Teams. In the UK, we engage with the MoD through NDP and EDP contracts, focusing on standards management and engineering services.

The team also supports naval procurement and new construction projects, both within the UK and internationally, including navies and shipyards worldwide. This role involves managing complex tasks, delivering innovative solutions, and contributing to emerging areas like submarine and autonomous vessel assurance.

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

What we offer you

• The opportunity to work for an organization with a strong sense of purpose, values-driven culture, and commitment to professional and personal development through our range of people development programmes.
• Hybrid Work

The role

• Perform complex assessments and provide specialist advice for service delivery, research, or development work in accordance with the certificate of authorisation and scope of competence.
• Coordinate internal and external resources to provide timely and accurate technical services to clients and LR colleagues on complex defence projects.
• Ensure all work complies with requirements, standard project management methods, processes, procedural controls, and financial monitoring.
• Support the delivery of NDP and EDP contracts through dedicated tasks and persistent service delivery aligned with contract requirements.
• Undertake Naval Authority design reviews within own competence and develop evidence to support certification decisions.
• Support local secondments to assist client technical design and support activities.
• Build relationships and generate income from naval community stakeholders such as NATG, Project Teams, and local designers, especially during concept and design phases.
• Assess and recommend the scope, time, and value of work within agreed cost structures and commercial constraints.
• Represent LR at technical committee forums and working groups.

What you bring

• Must hold or be able to achieve UK SC (security clearance).
• A degree or equivalent in engineering or physical sciences from a recognized institution, or marine/nautical qualifications with sea-going experience as a certificated ship’s officer.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards).
• Adherence to professional codes of conduct and LR Code of Ethics.
• Experience with verification processes, product and rule development, and project management within budgets and timelines.
• Ability to apply engineering knowledge to optimize existing and emerging technologies.
• Strong analytical skills with practical and theoretical problem-solving abilities.
• Technical and commercial leadership capabilities.
• Effective communication skills in English at all levels.
• Note: Candidates applying at a Specialist Level will also be considered.