Surveyor
Lloyd’s Register
Location: Bremen, Germany
What we’re looking for
This position is based in Bremen Germany and cover ports and shipyards in Northwest of Germany, and local equipment manufacturers. Occasional work outside of this area is also expected.
The role is primarily dealing with the survey of existing ships including Material Equipment and Components inspections.
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
- Full-time, permanent position
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.
- Undertake administration as required in line with current processes and procedures.
- Ensure the appropriate authorisations are gained and are kept up to date. This may involve Activity Monitoring.
- The above job description does not preclude the assignment of other duties by your line manager.
What you bring
- A degree in Marine Engineering or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register within the relevant field of engineering.
- Previous experience as Marine Surveyor or Owner Superintendent will be a plus. Experience as Marine Engineer would also be taken into account.
- Institution and relevant sea-going experience as a certificated ship’s officer.
- To work in accordance with professional codes of conduct and the LR Code of Ethics.
- 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.
- Proficiency in German language preferred.
- Classification Society experience preferred.
Project management experience preferred
You are someone who
- Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
- Is able to 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 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