Specialist TSO

Lloyd's Register Nederland; Rotterdam; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Lloyd's Register Nederland seeks a Specialist TSO to deliver high-quality technical services for Inland Waterway vessels. You will assess hull structures, review drawings, and support plan approvals for new builds and in-service projects, coordinating with project managers and clients.

The role requires leadership in plan approvals, strong communication in English, and a collaborative, service-oriented approach in a changing environment.

Qualifications

• BSc or MSc in Naval Architecture or Marine Engineering.
• 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, and customer-focused technical support.
• Collaborative mindset with clients, colleagues and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hull structure plan appraisal for Inland Waterway vessels, supporting 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 development of future technical capabilities within Inland Waterway segment.
• Build skills across additional plan approval disciplines through training and mentoring.

Skills

Naval Architecture

Marine Engineering

Ship Structures

Plan Approval

Shipbuilding

Ship Design

Classification Activities

English Proficiency

Customer Focus

Project Coordination

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Education

BSc or MSc in Naval Architecture / Marine Engineering

Job description

The role

Specialist TSO

Lloyd’s Register

What we’re looking for

We are looking for a customer-focused Specialist TSO with experience in ship structures, plan approval, shipbuilding, or classification activities. The ideal candidate combines solid technical knowledge with a pragmatic, service-oriented approach, enjoys working closely with clients and stakeholders, and is motivated to support the growth of Lloyd's Register's European Inland Waterway business through high-quality technical delivery, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

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.

• Location: Rotterdam, Netherlands
• Hybrid
• A full-time role
• A permanent role

The role

• 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.

What you bring

• BSc or MSc in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 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, and customer-focused technical support.
• Highly effective at organizing tasks and handling several priorities at once in a changing work setting.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
• Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and professional development.

Nice to have

• Dutch language skills.

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