Naval Technical Lead - Norway

Lloyd's Register Group; Norway; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time permanent position

Professional development programs

Job summary

Lloyd’s Register in Bergen, Norway is seeking a Naval Technical Lead to liaise between LR, Norwegian and UK governments and navies, preparing for Type 26 frigates. The role includes mobilisation and sustainment activities, development of safety cases, and close collaboration with Norwegian authorities.

Based in Bergen, you will travel between Norway and the UK to support classification processes, ensure certification, and mentor engineers while delivering sound technical solutions in a complex

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or physical science, or marine/nautical qualification.
• Proven understanding of project management processes and certification regimes.
• Proficiency in Norwegian and English (written and spoken) at work level.

Responsibilities

• Assist in understanding LR naval class design intent and purpose.
• Support T26 design compliance with Norwegian naval authority requirements.
• Explain LR classification processes to NMDA and RNoN.
• Liaise with NCoE for New Construction, In-Service and T26 Project Manager.
• Regular travel between Norway and the UK.
• Contribute to developing the in-service survey plan and class activities.
• Develop the frigates safety case and ensure readiness.

Skills

English language skills

Norwegian language skills

Stakeholder liaison

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

Engineering or physical science degree

Marine or nautical qualification

Job description

Naval Technical Lead - Norway

Lloyd’s Register

Location: Bergen, Norway

What we’re looking for

A key role, based in Bergen, Norway, to liaise between LR and the Norwegian and UK Governments, Navies and associated agencies to actively prepare Norway for the receipt of the new Type 26 frigates from the UK and bring them in to service. The role will have two distinct stages;

Mobilisation : To assist the Norwegian agencies in their understanding of the LR Naval Ship Rules, Regulations and procedures in relationship to the Type 26 Frigates. To assist in the generation of a common standards plan and defining the deltas between the Norwegian and UK certification plans, and assist in creating sound technical engineering solutions to support the development of the safety cases that will demonstrate that the frigates are Safe to Operate

Sustainment : To assist in the development of the through life survey plan ensuring the assets are maintained at the required level of certification and that they remain Safe to Operate. Assisting in managing all upkeep, repairs, and modifications through life.

What we offer you

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a well-defined sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes
• Full-time permanent position

The role

• To help assist the NDMA and RNoN in the understanding of the LR naval class design intent and purpose
• To help support the T26 design gain compliance with the Norwegian naval authority requirements, as applicable.
• To explain and support the NMDA and RNoN in the understanding of LR naval classification processes and procures.
• To liaise with the NCoE team for New Construction, In-Service and the T26 Project Manager and T26 COMS manager in support of the Norwegian naval agencies and to help develop the in-service survey plan and class activities.
• Regular travel between Norway and the UK will be required
• To directly support the enterprise, help ensure operational readiness by undertaking a key role in developing the frigates safety case.
• To assess complex problems for the client where the parameters are not well defined and to determine solutions where previous experience does not provide any precedent, to provide specialist advice or development work that may include budget constraints and contractual requirements.
• To produce the deliverable within the agreed broad parameters in an appropriate format including the project management and administrative work where applicable including monitoring project progress and spend against budget and contract requirements.
• To discuss / present the deliverable with the internal / external client at a senior level and be able to suggest alternative solutions where appropriate.
• To pursue Continuous Professional Development and maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness, while also mentoring / coach other technical employees to ensure effective technical knowledge transfer and application.

What you bring

• A degree or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register within the relevant field of engineering or physical science (minimum of two years programme) or Qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant sea-going experience as a certificated ship’s officer or naval equivalent
• Demonstrable understanding of the Project Management process, gained through experience and training – depends on job.
• Proficiency in the Norwegian and English Language (written and oral) commensurate with the work.
• Knowledge of naval class, statutory and industrial surveys with a working knowledge of international codes and standards applicable to the Type 26 Frigates would be beneficial
• Knowledge of the Royal Norwegian Navy and Defence agencies would be beneficial.
• You already have or are eligible for Norwegian Security Clearance. UK SC may be acceptable

You are someone who

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
• Can organize tasks and set priorities to work toward goals
• Is effective at solving problems, trouble‑shooting and making timely decisions
• Is ready to take initiative and contribute meaningfully
• 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

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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.

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