Specialist TSO

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