Senior Surveyor

What we are looking for

• This position is based in HMNB Devonport, Plymouth, and covers the relevant activities in that area for Existing vessels, New Construction, Materials & components. Occasional work outside of this area is also expected to cover business needs. The role is primarily dealing with the survey of Existing vessels, New Construction, Materials & components activities and will be appointed at Surveyor or Senior Surveyor grade depending on experience and skills.

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

• Must hold or be eligible to achieve UK SC security clearance.
• 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.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards)
• To work in accordance with professional codes of conduct and the LR Code of Ethics
• Previous experience of verification processes, product and rule development and project management with experience of delivering technical services and products within defined budgets and timescales.
• To be able 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 analyse and solve engineering problems.
• To provide technical and commercial leadership within the responsibilities assigned.
• To demonstrate effective interpersonal skills including communication in English at all levels

• 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.