Fire & Safety Naval Senior Specialist in Southampton

As part of the support for the growth, development and delivery of the global LR Naval Business, we are looking for a fire and safety senior specialist to provide technical services to shipbuilders and designers in the Naval industry for the Naval Authorities, Shipyards, Equipment & Component Manufacturers, Designers and Acquisition Teams. The purpose of this role is mainly to perform appraisal of fire and safety documentation for new construction naval ship projects in accordance with the applicable statutory standards and class rules set. The selected candidate would be based in a UK Technical Support Office (Aberdeen, Bristol, London or Southampton), part of the LR Global Technical Support Office.

What we offer you:

• The opportunity to work for an organization that has a clear sense of purpose, is guided by values and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes.
• Full-time permanent position.

The role:

• You currently hold or are eligible to obtain UK SC security clearance.
• Review and appraise fire and safety plans (e.g. passive fire protection, ventilation & HVAC, fire detection, suppression, fixed fire extinguishing systems, escape, lifesaving appliances, navigation lights) for naval ships, in accordance with the applicable statutory standards (e.g. ANEP 77, DEF STAN code and IMO SOLAS) and class rules.
• Provide sound Technical and Regulatory guidance to stakeholders during the design and construction phase and during vessel life cycle and participate in meetings or workshops where required.
• Perform appraisals and provide specialist advice related to the fire & safety discipline for service delivery, research, development work, and national or international standards or regulatory bodies within agreed parameters that include budget constraints and contractual requirements.
• Undertake project management where applicable, including monitoring project progress and spend against budget and contract requirements.
• Conduct occasional site visits at various shipyards, client sites, testing laboratories, or production facilities as required to finish projects.
• Report in a timely manner all incidents including near miss and safety observations (NMSO), accidents and injuries and raise any health and safety concerns with your line manager.

What you bring:

• A degree or equivalent from a tertiary organisation, recognised by Lloyd’s Register, and within the relevant field of engineering or physical science (minimum of two years programme), or qualifications from a marine or nautical institution and relevant sea-going experience as a certificated ship’s officer.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution.
• Working toward Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
• Proficiency in English Language commensurate with the work.
• Knowledge of Classification / Certification / Verification and familiarity with Classification Societies (IACS) Rules is preferred.
• Previous experience and or exposure to fire and safety matters would be essential, specifically in the naval industry or in a technical office.
• Possess agile attitude, effective interpersonal skills, solid analytical skills, and can provide technical, commercial, and people communication.

You are someone who:

• Has a keen attention to detail and enjoys solving complex fire and safety challenges within the maritime industry.
• Thrives in a technical environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality, standards-compliant reviews.
• Is committed to improving safety on board naval ships.
• Communicates effectively with clients, designers, and shipbuilders, offering practical guidance and specialised advice.
• Is comfortable navigating international regulations and class rules—and committed to keep learning.
• Enjoys working on their own while being part of a global, purpose-driven team.
• Is looking to contribute to maritime safety and improve vessel design.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to 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, and at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.