Lloyd's Register
Location
: Shanghai, China
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a professional who can implement our strategy to ensure that all new construction and repair activities in Greater China are carried out to the highest technical standards and in full alignment with Lloyd's Register's New Construction project management procedures.
What We Offer You
- 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
- Develop and implement schemes for the professional growth of project managers and technical teams engaged in new construction projects and major modifications.
- Establish a structured mentoring system, tools, and networks within the Greater China region, providing guidance to surveyors working in new construction activities; monitor and report on system effectiveness.
- Identify training needs and create delivery plans for project management and technical training within the region; deliver training in areas aligned with personal expertise.
- Provide technical oversight and governance of the new construction process, including:
- Identifying high-risk projects and defining risk metrics.
- Developing and executing technical audit plans based on risk assessment and feedback.
- Monitoring outcomes from internal and external audits and ensuring corrective measures are implemented.
- Conducting regular patrols and audits to monitor quality and integrity of work performed.
- Act as a subject matter expert on ship new construction, offering escalation routes to global SMEs; develop and manage processes to ensure issues are resolved effectively with shipyards, surveyors, and clients.
- Establish follow-up plans for specific issues in the area of responsibility, including:
- Client and shipyard complaints.
- Audit corrective actions.
- Analyse and interpret performance trends based on established metrics, using insights to drive continuous improvement.
- Plan and deliver focused campaigns and quality initiatives to enhance performance and service delivery.
- Oversee the Shipyard Gap Analysis programme for new yards, renewals, and follow-up activities.
- Provide independent, impartial technical advice within the area of expertise.
What You Bring
- A degree (or equivalent) from a recognised tertiary institution in naval architecture, engineering, or physical sciences (minimum two-year programme), or qualifications from a marine/nautical institution with relevant sea-going experience.
- In-depth expertise in marine propulsion systems, including diesel engines, turbines, and electrical power generation.
- Extensive experience in Marine New Construction projects in China, across a wide variety of newbuilding projects.
- Proven ability to engage with international clients at senior levels, successfully resolving complex issues and challenges.
- Substantial experience and knowledge of classification and statutory new construction surveys, reports, and certification, ideally gained as a Class Surveyor, Flag/Port State Inspector, Ship Superintendent, or sea-going Engineer/Officer.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, capable of effectively conveying complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Membership of an appropriate professional institution and recognition as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer.
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken, at a professional level.
- Demonstrable understanding of project management processes, supported by experience and training.
- Comprehensive knowledge of marine classification and statutory certification, with hands-on experience across a variety of ship types.
- Detailed understanding of marine classification processes and procedures.