Senior Surveyor

Lloyd’s Register

Location:

Houston Port, The United States

The Senior Marine Surveyor is responsible for conducting comprehensive surveys and inspections of vessels, including new construction projects and existing ships, to ensure compliance with international standards, classification society rules, and regulatory requirements. This role involves technical expertise, project oversight, and collaboration with shipyards, owners, and regulatory bodies to maintain safety, quality, and operational integrity.

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 position.

• Monitor and inspect shipbuilding processes, including hull fabrication, machinery installation, and outfitting.
• Review and approve construction procedures and specifications for compliance with classification and statutory requirements.
• Conduct progressive inspections during construction phases and attend sea trials.

• Perform condition assessments, damage surveys, and compliance inspections on in-service vessels.
• Evaluate structural integrity, machinery performance, and safety systems.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and recommend corrective actions or repairs.
• Ensure adherence to IMO conventions, flag state regulations, and classification society standards.
• Liaise with shipowners, operators, and regulatory authorities to resolve compliance issues.
• Provide expert guidance on marine engineering, hull structures, and safety systems.
• Support risk assessments and incident investigations.

• Degree in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, or related field.
• Strong professional experience in marine surveying, including new construction and operational vessels.
• Customer experience focused mindset.
• In‑depth knowledge of international maritime regulations and classification society rules.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

• 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 can 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.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

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