Hull Structures Specialist - Inland Waterways (TSO)

Lloyd's Register Group; Rotterdam; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

People development programmes

Job summary

Lloyd's Register is seeking a customer-focused Specialist TSO with experience in ship structures, plan approval, shipbuilding or classification activities to support the European Inland Waterway business. You will review hull structure plans and provide timely feedback to clients and project stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, surveyors and internal teams, plus contributing to continuous improvement, knowledge management and future capability development within

Qualifications

• Experience in ship structures, plan approval, shipbuilding, ship design, or classification activities.
• Solid technical understanding of vessel structural assessment and marine engineering principles.
• Effective English writing and speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hull structure plan appraisal for Inland Waterway vessels, supporting both new construction and in-service projects.
• Review structural drawings and provide timely technical feedback to clients and project stakeholders.
• Support plan approval activities and respond to urgent technical queries.
• Collaborate with project managers, surveyors, brokers, and internal teams throughout project delivery.
• Contribute to project coordination and administrative activities in line with office procedures.
• Support improvement initiatives related to IWW Rules, software tools, AI-driven efficiency, and knowledge management.
• Participate in the development of future technical capabilities within the Inland Waterway segment.
• Build skills across additional plan approval disciplines through training and mentoring.
• Support a wide range of vessel types, including tankers, passenger vessels, conversions, and alternative fuel projects.

Skills

Ship structures

Plan approval

Marine engineering

Client communication

English proficiency

Education

BSc or MSc in Naval Architecture/Marine Engineering

Job description

Lloyd's Register is seeking a customer-focused Specialist TSO with experience in ship structures, plan approval, shipbuilding or classification activities to support the European Inland Waterway business. You will review hull structure plans and provide timely feedback to clients and project stakeholders.

The role emphasizes collaboration with project managers, surveyors and internal teams, plus contributing to continuous improvement, knowledge management and future capability development within