Surveyor/Senior Surveyor

• This position is Southampton-based and covers ports from Milford Haven to Harwich and London, and local equipment manufacturers. Occasional work outside of this area is also expected. The role is primarily dealing with the survey of existing ships and ISM/ISPS/MLC audits and will be appointed at Surveyor or Senior Surveyor grade depending on experience and skills.

What we offer you

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose is value driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.

The role

• As a surveyor you will conduct relevant activities, undertake project management and provide advice for service delivery within own area of experience, adhering to budget constraints and contractual requirements.
• Produce the deliverable to the agreed schedule, budget and quality levels within an appropriate format and take responsibility to review and monitor other employee's work as requested.
• Discuss and present the deliverable with the internal / external client and be able to suggest solutions as necessary.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards.
• Pursue Continuous Professional Development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
• Assess or recommend the time and value of the work to be undertaken for an external client and to assist in identifying the most appropriate fee and cost structure.
• Mentor / coach other employees, as appropriate, to achieve effective knowledge transfer and application.
• Contribute to external client management; ensuring service delivery is continually improved through monitoring and acting on client feedback appropriately.
• Ensure the appropriate authorisations are gained and are kept up to date. This may involve Activity Monitoring.

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.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution (I. Eng or equivalent).
• Working towards or achieving charted or incorporated engineering status.
• To work in accordance with professional codes of conduct and the LR Code of Ethics in IMS01.
• To use a combination of general and specialist engineering knowledge and understanding to optimise the application of existing and emerging technology.
• To be able to apply appropriate theoretical and practical methods to the analysis and solution of engineering problems.
• To provide technical and commercial leadership within the responsibilities assigned.
• Proficiency in the English language commensurate with the work.

You are someone who:

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
• Can self-manage and prioritize tasks towards achieving goals.
• Is effective at solving problems, troubleshooting and making timely decisions
• Is flexible and eager to take initiatives.
• Communicates in a structured way and has the 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 your own comfort zone.

If you share our vision for safety and sustainability, we want to hear from you.