Naval Technical Lead
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Bergen, Norway
HybridRegular travel between Norway and the UK is required.
Aerospace Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- A degree or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register in a relevant field of engineering or physical science, with a minimum two-year programme, or qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant sea-going experience as a certificated ship’s officer or naval equivalent.
- Demonstrable understanding of the project management process, gained through experience and training.
- Proficiency in Norwegian and English, written and oral, commensurate with the work.
- Eligibility for Norwegian Security Clearance; UK Security Check may be acceptable.
- Ability to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs.
- Ability to organize tasks and set priorities to work toward goals.
- Ability to solve problems, troubleshoot, and make timely decisions.
- Ability to take initiative and contribute meaningfully.
- Ability to communicate in a structured way and present technical ideas in user-friendly language.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a multicultural environment.
- Willingness to learn and step outside one’s comfort zone.
Responsibilities
- Liaise between Lloyd’s Register and Norwegian and UK governments, navies, and associated agencies to prepare Norway for receipt and service entry of the Type 26 frigates.
- Assist Norwegian agencies in understanding Lloyd’s Register Naval Ship Rules, regulations, and procedures in relation to the Type 26 frigates.
- Assist in generating a common standards plan and defining differences between Norwegian and UK certification plans.
- Assist in creating technical engineering solutions to support safety cases demonstrating that the frigates are safe to operate.
- Assist in developing the through-life survey plan to maintain the assets’ required certification level and safe-to-operate status.
- Assist in managing upkeep, repairs, and modifications throughout the assets’ service life.
- Help the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency and Royal Norwegian Navy understand Lloyd’s Register naval class design intent and purpose.
- Support the Type 26 design in achieving compliance with Norwegian naval authority requirements, as applicable.
- Explain and support the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency and Royal Norwegian Navy in understanding Lloyd’s Register naval classification processes and procedures.
- Liaise with the New Construction and In-Service team, the Type 26 Project Manager, and the Type 26 COMS Manager to support Norwegian naval agencies and develop the in-service survey plan and class activities.
- Travel regularly between Norway and the UK.
- Support the enterprise and operational readiness by developing the frigates’ safety case.
- Assess complex, poorly defined client problems and determine solutions where prior experience provides no precedent; provide specialist advice or development work that may include budget constraints and contractual requirements.
- Produce deliverables within agreed parameters and in an appropriate format, including project management and administrative work where applicable, and monitor project progress and spend against budget and contract requirements.
- Discuss and present deliverables to internal and external clients at a senior level and suggest alternative solutions where appropriate.
- Pursue continuous professional development and maintain discipline knowledge and awareness.
- Mentor and coach other technical employees to support effective technical knowledge transfer and application.
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of naval class, statutory, and industrial surveys, and working knowledge of international codes and standards applicable to the Type 26 frigates.
- Knowledge of the Royal Norwegian Navy and defence agencies.
About the company
Lloyd’s Register provides professional engineering and technology services to improve the safety and performance of critical infrastructure in more than 75 countries. It originated in 1760 as a marine classification society and now offers conformity assessment, risk management, asset integrity, testing and certification, and advisory services to help design, inspect, and verify safety and quality compliance. The company stands out through deep technical expertise, a long global presence, and its funding of the Lloyd’s Register Foundation for engineering research and public engagement. Its goal is to work together for a safer world by reducing risk, improving performance, and advancing engineering knowledge.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1760
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