Specialist - Engineering/Machinery

Lloyd's Register; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyd's Register seeks a Specialist in Engineering/Machinery to join their Southampton office. The role involves plan approval of maritime machinery components, ensuring compliance with international standards. Candidates should possess a degree in mechanical or marine engineering and experience in the marine industry.

Benefits

Professional development programs

Hybrid work opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in offshore or marine machinery & engineering system design.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance systems preferred.
• Proficient in English with effective interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plan approval of machinery components according to Lloyd’s Register Rules.
• Monitor revisions to Statutory and Rule requirements.
• Provide technical advice to internal and external clients.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Advice

Client Relationship Management

Machinery Dynamics

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical/marine engineering

Chartered/Professional qualification

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Specialist - Engineering/Machinery, Southampton

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Client:

Lloyd's Register

Location:

Southampton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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What we’re looking for

Lloyd's Register Technical Support Office supports Shipyards, Owners, Navies, Designers and Manufacturers, driving maritime safety of people, environment and ships. For the Machinery Specialised Projects Team we are currently looking for a qualified candidate to join our Southampton Office. The purpose of this role is to carry out plan approval of maritime machinery components (i.e marine engines, steer gears, windlasses, winches and etc.), and machinery dynamics (i.e. Torsional-, Axial-, Lateral Vibrations, Shaft Alignment and Resilient Mounted Machinery) in accordance with the applicable international standards, class rules, using procedures, experience and knowledge appropriate for the design appraisal of plans for the above-mentioned aspects.

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

What we offer you

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values-driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programs
• Hybrid Work.

The Role

• Carry out plan approval of machinery components and machinery dynamics in accordance with appropriate Lloyd’s Register Rules & Regulations, Statutory Regulations and International Standards.
• Monitor revisions to Statutory, Rule and Flag requirement and apply these revisions as appropriate.
• To build and maintain a good relationship with our clients and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice to internal and external clients.
• To discuss and present the deliverable with the internal / external client and be able to suggest solutions where appropriate.
• Undertake project management where applicable including monitoring project progress and spend against budget and contract requirement.
• Coaching of less experienced colleagues and act as a mentor to colleagues as agreed with line manager

What you bring

• Must hold or be able to achiever UK SC (security clearance)
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical/ marine engineering/ Material or equivalent; and preferably Chartered/Professional qualification and a member of a relevant professional institution.
• Experience in offshore or marine machinery & engineering system design (or appraisal); from Yard, Class, Ship owner, Designers, Manufactures etc.
• Necessary experience/knowledge in the area of marine engineering with particular emphasis on one or more of the following are required: Piping Systems and piping components, Machinery components, Machinery Dynamics or Pressure Equipment.
• Knowledge of Quality Assurance systems is preferred.
• Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, to prioritise work and meet LR and Clients’ deadlines, and to work effectively under pressure.
• Good skills to maintain relationship with client with client focus mind-set.
• Proficiency in the English Language commensurate with the work and to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.

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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.