Technical Support Office- Assistant Specialist

Role Purpose:

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our Naval Technical Support Office as an Assistant Specialist in September 2026. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to build practical engineering and assurance skills within the naval and marine sectors, guided by seasoned maritime professionals.

As part of Lloyd’s Register’s Global Naval and Marine Structures Team, you will contribute to projects supporting the design, construction, and life-cycle management of naval vessels, warships, submarines, and supporting infrastructure. This team provides independent technical assurance and consultancy for both newbuild and operational naval assets, serving defense organizations, shipyards, and government clients worldwide.

About the Company:

Lloyd’s Register is a world leader in delivering engineering and assurance services for the marine, naval, and offshore industries. We partner with navies, shipbuilders, and defense contractors to ensure that vessels are designed, built, operated, and maintained to the highest safety, quality, and environmental standards.

Our expertise spans naval architecture, structural integrity, hydrodynamics, safety and survivability, propulsion systems, and materials technology — helping clients across the global defense and commercial marine sectors ensure performance, resilience, and regulatory compliance.

Work Environment:

This position may require site visits to shipyards, dry docks, naval bases, and onboard vessels, sometimes involving work at height, in confined spaces, or over water. The environment may also involve exposure to various marine materials and operational conditions relevant to naval engineering. All necessary safety and technical training will be provided.

Security Clearance:

Successful candidates must be able to achieve a UK security clearance.

What we offer you:

A role that starts in September 2026
A fixed term contract for 2 years
Competitive Salary and benefits
Health Insurance
Mentorship from experienced professionals
Opportunities for career advancement
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.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct structural assessments and review design documentation in accordance with defined specifications and scope, considering budget constraints and contractual obligations.
Prepare reports, certificates, or documents in an agreed format and within specified timelines.
Collect, analyze, and present data effectively.
Establish and maintain technical file systems, as well as manage computer databases, providing administrative support as needed.
Communicate customer feedback promptly and effectively.
Perform tasks in compliance with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards.
Propose suggestions to enhance service delivery effectiveness by recommending changes to processes or work scope, aiming to reduce appraisal efforts where feasible.
Engage in continuous professional development to uphold a high level of discipline knowledge and awareness.

Required Qualifications:

A BEng degree, or equivalent qualification, from a tertiary institution recognized by Lloyd’s Register renowned in a relevant field of engineering.
Proficiency in the English language, including adeptness in report writing and preparing technical reports, suitable for the responsibilities of the role.
Profound knowledge of structural engineering design principles essential for designing and analyzing steel or concrete structures. Familiarity and understanding of offshore structures would be advantageous.
Familiarity with and understanding relevant industry Codes and Standards, references, as well as procedures and practices of Classification, Certification, Verifi...

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