Ship Structures Specialist (Liquified Gas Containment Systems)

Lloyds Register; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading classification society in Southampton is seeking a Ship Structure Specialist to support projects involving liquefied gas containment systems. The role includes design appraisal, consultancy, and project management. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in ship structural design. This position offers a full-time permanent contract with a hybrid working model and the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in the marine industry.

Benefits

Access to training and professional development

Flexible hybrid working options

Professional and personal development programs

Qualifications

• Understanding of operational aspects of liquefied gas ships.
• Membership of a professional institution is desirable.
• Experience with Class Rules application is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out design appraisal and consultancy against Class Rules.
• Provide technical expertise on gas containment systems.
• Manage project progress and client satisfaction.

Skills

Degree in naval architecture, structural engineering, or similar

Experience in ship structural design

Knowledge of liquefied gas containment systems

Strong desire for continuous knowledge expansion

Proficient in English language

Education

Recognized degree in relevant field

Job description

Job ID : 40667

Location : Southampton : Hampshire House

Position Category : Technical Engineer

Position Type : Employee Regular

Ship Structure Specialist – (Liquified Gas Containment Systems)

Lloyd’s Register

Location : Southampton, UK

What we’re looking for

We’re recruiting a Ship Structural Specialist to join our Global Technical Support Office, supporting cutting‑edge projects involving liquefied gas membrane containment systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a growing area of Lloyd’s Register’s business, contributing to both new‑build and serviceship projects for designers, ship builders and ship owners around the world.

As part of a collaborative global team, you’ll provide technical expertise in this exciting area of technology through:

• Design appraisal and design support activities
• Responding to a wide range of technical queries from clients and surveyors
• Supporting shipyards and owners across multiple regions and project types

This role is advertised at Specialist level, but we may consider appointing at Senior Specialist or Assistant Specialist depending on your experience.

What we offer you

• Benefit from access to extensive training and professional development, and you’ll work closely with a diverse group of engineering, software, and consultancy specialists across LR.
• Hybrid working: Although the role is primarily based in our Southampton office, we offer flexible working, combining regular office time with the option to work from home.
• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is value driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.
• A Full‑time permanent role

The role

• Working as a technical member of the Specialized Ship Structures team carrying out design appraisal, independent calculations, and consultancy against Class Rules and statutory codes. You will principally be working with LNG membrane containment systems, but there may be opportunities to be involved with other gas containment systems (e.g. Ammonia, Hydrogen) and other ship types, in line with business needs.
• Contributing ideas and creative solutions for a variety of structural problems through direct calculations and application of LR’s Rules and Regulations & other international standards and codes.
• Providing technical advice to internal and external clients globally, which will include designers, shipyards, ship owners and other LR surveyors and specialists.
• Contributing to Technology and Rule Development Projects and Proposals to ensure our Rules remain up to date and in line with the latest industry innovations.
• Assisting the team leader and other senior team members in the bid and win process for new projects by accurately estimating time requirements.
• Managing plan approval projects including monitoring of project progress and spend against budget and contractual requirements.
• Actively seeking to ensure client satisfaction and to generate new opportunities with our clients.
• The above description does not preclude the assignment of other duties by the Specialized Ship Structures team lead or their line manager.

What you bring

• The candidate should have a degree in naval architecture, structural engineering, mechanical engineering or similar from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register.
• A strong desire to expand your current knowledge in liquefied gas containment systems and to develop into a subject matter expert in your field.
• Experience of ship structural design (including fatigue calculations) and the application of Class Rules to the design and construction of liquefied gas containment systems. Experience with the practical application of LR’s Gas Ship Rules & Gas Fuelled Ship Rules and the IMO IGC / IGF Codes is desirable.
• Experience working in shipyards and/or for ship owners is desirable.
• Working knowledge of all regulatory bodies (LR, IACS, IMO, flag states and EU), including how they operate and interact.
• Knowledge of the structural configuration features and arrangements of the various types of liquefied gas ships, their containment systems and their supporting arrangements.
• appreciation of sloshing, the factors which cause it and the strength of structures to withstand it.
• Understanding of the operation of liquefied gas ships, including loading and unloading.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Working towards achieving Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Proficiency in the English Language (written and oral) commensurate with the work and an ability to write detailed technical reports and design appraisal documentation.
• The individual should have an understanding of the responsibilities of a Classification Society, and the interface between Class Rules and Statutory Regulations.

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, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping 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.

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