Ship Structure - Lifting Appliances Senior Specialist

Lloyd’s Register

What we’re looking for

We are currently seeking a qualified structural engineer to conduct independent examinations and complex FEA calculations on large and heavy lift lifting appliances, as well as other types of lifting gear. A genuine interest in advanced calculation techniques, coupled with a pragmatic approach to their application, is highly desirable. We are committed to continuous improvement and welcome active participation in this process.

The role will involve appraising lifting appliances, including floating and land-based heavy lift cranes, complex offshore lifting tools, spreader beams, elevators, pipe lay mission equipment (such as A&R structures and pipeline structures handling systems), and traveling work platforms. The design aspects must be evaluated according to the LR Code for Lifting Appliances in a Marine environment and/or other relevant international standards.

The ideal candidates should possess the necessary competence, knowledge, and experience to perform these design appraisals. A strong background in structural engineering is essential, ideally supplemented by expertise in related machinery and control systems. Experience in project management, especially in serving international clients, will be highly valued.

What we offer you

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

The Role :

1. The key responsibility of the role is to examine and approve technical documents like drawings or reports to the requirements of the selected Codes or Standards.
2. Coordinating design appraisal and certification of projects, working together with other international offices and different disciplines (e.g. structural, mechanical, electrical, and survey departments).
3. Providing on-the-job training and guidance to colleagues.
4. Act as point of contact for questions related to Lifting Appliances, for internal and external client.

What you bring.

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or Naval Architecture or equivalent and/or Chartered/Professional qualification and a member of a relevant professional institution;
• Relevant at least five years experience in Lifting Appliance structural design/ plan appraisal.
• Thorough knowledge on design principles/structural idealization /loadings of lifting appliances and a sound understanding of the governing design conditions and the rule/code requirements.
• Good experience in structural analysis (FEA) of lifting appliance structures and working knowledge on any prominently used FE software, preferably DLUBAL RFEM.
• Experience in the application of fatigue design Codes and Standards.
• Have the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, to prioritise work and meet LR and Clients’ deadlines, and to work effectively under pressure.
• Good skill to conduct technical conversation with clients and maintain good relationships with client with client focus mind-set;
• Proficiency in the English Language commensurate with the work and to demonstrate effective interpersonal skills. Dutch would be considered a good additional qualification.

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.

Lloyd’s Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyd’s Register colleagues and Lloyd’s Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register:

Together we are one Lloyd’s Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment, because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

• ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
• at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

If you have further questions about this role, please contact us at careers@lr.org and we will respond to you as soon as possible.