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American Bureau of Shipping

Maritime classification, certification, and advisory services

Consultant

Full-TimePosted on 10/1/2026
No salary listed
Entry
Bachelor's
Warrington, UK
In Person
UK Citizenship Required

About the job

Requirements
  • 0–1 years of professional or work experience is preferred.
  • A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required, ideally in Geography, Earth Sciences, or Environmental Science.
  • Interest in renewable-energy activities, including research into emerging markets.
  • Ability to gain knowledge of ABS Group products and services.
  • Ability to conduct research and analyze the research performed.
  • Ability to gather and analyze data effectively.
  • Ability to apply critical thinking to complex problems.
  • Working knowledge of Google Maps KML file coding and ability to use AI models for programming and large language model-related activities.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks in a busy consultancy environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to gain working knowledge of ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
  • Must be a UK national or have the legal right to remain in the United Kingdom.
Responsibilities
  • Work on project tasks with team members under a task lead or project manager to deliver quality services on schedule, within budget, and according to customer requirements.
  • Assist the project manager with defining and sequencing project tasks, estimating task duration, developing project schedules, and preparing project management plans.
  • Review project management plans to understand project scope, schedule, and assigned work authorization.
  • Plan and schedule client meetings and participate in client and project-team meetings.
  • Assist with research and data analysis, including customer or stakeholder analyses.
  • Prepare written documents, reports, and presentations; develop conclusions and recommendations; and assist with client presentations and oral presentations to clients.
  • Track and report hours spent executing projects.
  • Provide input to reports and other deliverables, execute multiple assignments, meet agreed deadlines, and adjust to changing client demands.
  • Perform quality assurance on project deliverables.
  • Develop relationships with existing customers to support new-business development by meeting with clients, listening to their needs, and communicating those needs to project managers and supervisors.
  • Identify new business opportunities with existing customers for current or additional services.
  • Participate in marketing activities, conference presentations, technical white papers, and proposal development, including writing proposals and estimating level of effort.
  • Learn and understand ABS Group products and services.
  • Review published reports and news articles about existing and potential clients to identify customer intelligence.
  • Network to meet potential clients.
Desired Qualifications
  • Interest in renewable-energy activities, including research into emerging markets.
  • 0–1 years of professional or work experience.

About the company

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American Bureau of Shipping

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ABS is a maritime classification society that provides classification, certification, and technical advisory services for ships and offshore assets to ensure safety and compliance. It sets safety and environmental standards, conducts surveys and inspections, and issues approvals and certificates for vessels, manufacturers, and service suppliers across the asset lifecycle. A global team from 200+ offices in 70 countries performs asset performance, energy and environmental reviews, and lifecycle management, while collaborating with governments and industry on guidance and decarbonization efforts. Its 160-year history, non-profit mandate within IACS, and emphasis on safety and environmental protection distinguish it from many competitors, guiding customers toward safe, efficient, and low-emission operations.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Spring, Texas

Founded

1862

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What believers are saying

  • ABS signed a September 3, 2026 MOU with JB Energy for Brazilian floating wind.
  • ABS issued Fleetzero's battery system assessment on August 11, 2026, boosting electrification credibility.
  • ABS-backed TMV Logistics launched a $200 million maritime fund on May 26, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • DNV, Lloyd's Register, and Bureau Veritas still outrank ABS on installed fleet relationships.
  • ABS's Korea-U.S. shipbuilding push depends on 2026 subsidy politics and yard execution.
  • One class failure on ammonia, hydrogen, or nuclear approval would shred trust overnight.

What makes American Bureau of Shipping unique

  • ABS is an IACS member with 200 offices across 70 countries.
  • ABS combines classification, cyber consulting, and risk services after acquiring RMC Global in April 2026.
  • ABS leads frontier approvals for nuclear, floating data centers, ammonia, and hydrogen designs in 2026.

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