Job ID:
41088
Global Head of Fleet Services In-Service
Location: Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Athens, Chennai, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Southampton
What we’re looking for
We are seeking a seasoned technical leader to step into a pivotal role following the retirement of an experienced colleague. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the Marine Industry by upholding the safety, quality, and compliance of Lloyd’s Register’s in-service fleet, which represents around 16% of the world’s tonnage.
You will lead a global team responsible for providing rapid, clear, and consistent decisions and advice on classification matters. The team ensures robust governance of classification activities in alignment with LR’s procedures while balancing the expectations of both Flag administrations and clients.
We are looking for someone with specialist expertise who can confidently manage complex and challenging cases, applying sound judgment and technical insight. In addition, you will contribute to LR’s strategic priorities by driving functional improvement projects that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our services.
What we offer you
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-Competitive Salary
-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.
The role
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-Act as a member of the Classification Executive, deputising for the Chair when required, and make decisions on survey postponements, lay-up and reactivation, confirmation of class, and enhanced surveys under the authority of the Classification Committee in line with FSD procedures.
-Manage LR’s technical risk effectively while meeting the expectations of Flag States.
-Oversee the In-Service caseload, ensuring adherence to business processes, defined standards, and performance measures, and implement corrective procedures where necessary.
-Lead the team in operating systems for technical review and audit of global survey reports, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and communicated at the corporate level.
-Manage workflows and reporting systems to ensure timely and accurate implementation of required actions.
-Ensure the In-Service team maintains the technical competence required to deliver specialist advice and support to both internal and external clients.
-Provide subject matter expertise and guidance within your discipline to support clients and stakeholders.
-Initiate, manage, and monitor projects to develop and improve global marine classification processes, aligned with LR and FSD strategy, enhancing accuracy, consistency, and responsiveness to strengthen LR’s competitive position.
-Pursue continuous professional development and maintain high levels of technical knowledge and awareness.
-Conduct all activities in compliance with LR procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, industry standards, and the LR Code of Ethics (IMS01).
-Mentor and coach colleagues to enable effective knowledge transfer and capability development.
-Carry out administrative tasks as required in line with current processes and procedures.
What you bring
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-A degree in engineering or physical science from a recognised tertiary institution (minimum two-year programme), or equivalent qualifications from a marine/nautical institution with relevant sea-going experience as a certificated ship’s officer.
-Extensive knowledge of marine classification and statutory certification surveys, with practical experience across a wide variety of ship types, gained as a Principal or Lead Surveyor.
-Strong understanding of marine classification processes, procedures, and standards.
-Proven communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, managers, and external stakeholders.
-Solid knowledge of project management principles, supported by relevant training and experience.
-Professional membership of a recognised institution.
-Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
-Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, at a professional level.
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.
Be a part of
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.
Want .
Here at Lloyd’s Register, we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. It’s ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed, and continually strive, to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works – the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don’t just talk about our differences, we celebrate them!
We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.
If you don't tick every box in these ads, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy.
We care, we share, we do the right thing.
If you have further questions about this role, please Apply at
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and we will respond to you as soon as possible.
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:
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-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.
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