Inland Waterway Hull Plan Specialist — Client-Focused Expert

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

Job summary

Lloyd’s Register in Rotterdam, Netherlands is seeking a Specialist TSO to join our Inland Waterway team. The role focuses on hull structure plan appraisal for Inland Waterway vessels, supporting new construction and in-service projects, and delivering timely technical feedback to clients and project stakeholders.

You will review drawings, support plan approval activities, collaborate with project managers, surveyors and internal teams, and contribute to knowledge management and continuous

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.
• Ability to provide clear, responsive, customer-focused technical support.

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

Shipbuilding

Ship design

Classification activities

Technical feedback

Client communication

Team collaboration

Quality improvement

Education

BSc or MSc in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering

Job description

Lloyd’s Register in Rotterdam, Netherlands is seeking a Specialist TSO to join our Inland Waterway team. The role focuses on hull structure plan appraisal for Inland Waterway vessels, supporting new construction and in-service projects, and delivering timely technical feedback to clients and project stakeholders.

You will review drawings, support plan approval activities, collaborate with project managers, surveyors and internal teams, and contribute to knowledge management and continuous