Structural Research & Procedures Specialist

Lloyd's Register Group; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyds Register in Navi Mumbai seeks a Structural Research & Procedures Specialist with extensive experience in ship structural analysis, finite element modelling and naval architecture to lead challenging R&D projects and deliver practical engineering solutions.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor colleagues, review technical reports, and ensure compliance with industry standards while advancing safe and efficient marine design.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or related discipline; marine qualifications acceptable.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status or progressing toward registration.
• Knowledge of classification rules and ship structural assessment practices.
• Experience with static and dynamic finite element analysis; pre/post-processing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain ship rules, procedures and structural assessment methods.
• Perform static and dynamic finite element analyses and reviews.
• Provide specialist technical advice and solutions for design challenges.
• Manage R&D projects, budgets and timelines; prepare reports.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders; mentor colleagues.

Skills

Finite element analysis

Python scripting

Project management

Client-facing communication

Naval architecture knowledge

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent marine qualification

Tools

Finite element software

Naval architecture tools

Job description

Structural Research & Procedures Specialist

Date: 11 Sept 2026

Company: Lloyds Register

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a highly skilled Structural Specialist with experience in ship structural analysis, finite element modelling, and naval architecture. The ideal candidate will have a solid technical foundation, experience developing practical engineering solutions, and the ability to manage research and development projects. You will be comfortable working with clients, contributing to industry standards, and collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to support the safe and efficient design and construction of marine structures.

What we offer you

The opportunity to work for an organization that has a clear sense of purpose, is values-based and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.

The role

• Develop and maintain ship rules, regulations, and structural assessment procedures.
• Support research initiatives related to ship structural strength and fatigue.
• Perform complex structural assessments and provide specialist technical advice.
• Conduct and review static and dynamic finite element analyses.
• Develop practical methodologies and solutions for ship design and construction challenges.
• Manage technical and R&D projects, ensuring delivery within budget and timelines.
• Prepare and review technical reports, procedures, and engineering documentation.
• Present findings and recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assess project scope, effort, costs, and commercial requirements.
• Support service improvement through client feedback and business development initiatives.
• Collaborate with technical teams, plan approval offices, software teams, and consultancy groups.
• Mentor and coach colleagues, supporting knowledge sharing and technical development.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, industry standards, accreditation requirements, and health and safety obligations.

What you bring

• Degree in Engineering, Physical Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent marine qualifications with relevant seagoing experience.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status, or actively working towards professional registration.
• Good knowledge of classification rules, international standards, and ship structural assessment practices.
• Direct experience with static and dynamic finite element analysis, including pre- and post-processing.
• Sound understanding of naval architecture principles and ship design and construction processes.
• Knowledge of structural analysis methods, load assessment, and marine/offshore structures.
• Experience conducting technical research and developing fit-for-purpose engineering solutions.
• Ability to automate engineering calculations and workflows using Python or similar scripting languages.
• Experience producing detailed technical reports and documentation in English.
• Demonstrated project management experience and understanding of project delivery processes.
• Good client-facing, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Experience working with shipyards, ship designers, or related marine industry stakeholders.
• Additional experience in seakeeping, thermal stress, vibration, or Engineering Criticality Analysis (ECA) would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated dedication to ongoing professional growth, safety, and technical excellence.

You are someone who

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
• Is able to self-manage and prioritize tasks towards meeting goals
• Is effective at solving problems, trouble-shooting and making timely decisions
• Is motivated and willing to take initiative
• Communicates in a structured way and has ability to 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, 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.

Be a part of

Lloyd’s Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s 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, Lloyd’s Register colleagues and Lloyd’s Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.

We care, we share, we do the right thing.

Here at Lloyd’s Register, we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. It’s ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed, and continually strive, to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works – the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don’t just talk about our differences, we celebrate them!

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.

If you don't tick every box in these ads, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register:

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

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer,

we have committed to:

• ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• communicating and promoting vacanciesoffering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteriafor the job.
• anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-termhealth condition, enabling them to stay in work.
• at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

The Lloyd's Register Group comprises charities and non-charitable companies, with the latter supporting the charities in their main goal of enhancing the safety of life and property, at sea, on land and in the air - for the benefit of the public and the environment. ( Group entities ).