Principal Specialist - Decarbonisation

What you bring

• Extensive experience in marine engineering, classification, or survey activities, particularly within new construction.
• Solid practical knowledge of propulsion systems and alternative fuels, including LNG, LPG, ammonia, and emerging decarbonisation technologies.
• Experience applying classification rules, survey requirements, and international regulatory frameworks within operational environments.
• Working knowledge of Lloyd's Register systems and digital platforms, including Digital Workbench and MAST.
• Solid knowledge of Class, IACS, and IMO regulatory frameworks.
• Experience supporting New Construction projects, First Entry processes, Alternative Fuels, and Risk-Based Certification (RBC) application.
• Demonstrated skill in analyzing issues and developing practical technical solutions from operational challenges.
• Advanced stakeholder management and communication capabilities, supported by effective coordination with global technical teams.
• Experience delivering technical presentations, training, and mentoring colleagues.
• Knowledge of project management principles and experience managing technical projects and budgets.
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Sciences, or another relevant engineering discipline, or qualifications from a marine or nautical institution with relevant seagoing experience as a certificated ship's officer.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status.
• Professional English language proficiency.

You are someone

• Supports progress in maritime decarbonization and the adoption of new technologies.
• Blends real-world operations experience with sound technical decision-making.
• Enjoys solving complex technical challenges and developing practical, implementable solutions.
• Builds trusted relationships and communicates effectively with technical and operational stakeholders.
• Partners productively with global, cross-functional teams while communicating clearly and consistently.
• Handles responsibilities and delivers high-quality outcomes with attention to detail.
• Shares knowledge openly and enjoys coaching and mentoring others.
• Brings a curious mindset and a steady focus on professional growth.
• Is comfortable working across time zones and travelling occasionally to support global collaboration.

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About us

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

Be a part of

Lloyd’s Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyd’s Register colleagues and Lloyd’s Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.

Want to apply?

Here at Lloyd’s Register, we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. It’s ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed, and continually strive, to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works – the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don’t just talk about our differences, we celebrate them!

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.

If you don't tick every box in these ads, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy.

We care, we share, we do the right thing.

If you have further questions about this role, please contact us at careers@lr.org and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register

Together we are one Lloyd’s Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment, because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.

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• 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.
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