
Global Head of Fleet Services In-Service
- Southampton
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.