Senior Structures Specialist

Lloyd's Register trusted advice in the maritime industry; Southampton; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international technical service provider is seeking a Senior Structures Specialist to develop and refine regulations for ship structures. This role includes delivering complex assessments, mentoring junior colleagues, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, relevant industry experience, and strong problem-solving skills. This is a 12-month maternity cover position based in the United Kingdom or Europe.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Collaborative culture

Maternity cover

Qualifications

• Two to five years of industry experience or a PhD in a relevant subject.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex technical assessments and provide expert advice on structural matters.
• Contribute to rule development and research projects within defined parameters.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety industry standards.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Technical rule development

Education

Degree in engineering or physical sciences

Job description

Job ID: 41248

Location: United Kingdom or Europe

What we’re looking for

As a Senior Structures Specialist you will play a pivotal role in developing and refining Lloyds Register’s Rules and Regulations for ship structures. This 12‑month maternity cover position offers a unique opportunity to influence global maritime safety standards.

What we offer you

• Opportunity to work for an organization driven by purpose and values that supports professional and personal development through people programmes
• Fixed‑term contract (minimum one year maternity cover)
• Collaborative culture that encourages innovation and learning

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 years industry experience or a PhD in a relevant subject
• Membership of a relevant professional institution
• Working towards Chartered Engineer status or equivalent
• 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 prioritise tasks towards achieving goals
• Is effective at solving problems, troubleshooting and making timely decisions
• Is flexible and eager to take initiatives
• Communicates in a structured way and can 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

About us

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification compliance and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry. We shape the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

Be a part of Lloyds Register

Lloyds Register is wholly owned by the Lloyds Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyds Register colleagues and Lloyds Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action‑oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyds Register

Together we are one Lloyds Register committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment because we believe it is the right thing to do.