Lloyd’s Register Role Profile
Job Title
Specialist
Grade Title
Specialist - Marine
Grade Level
3b
Reports To (Title)
SLT Certification Team Lead
Business Stream
Maritime Operations
Job Holders Name
Version Date:
04 August 2025
Role Purpose
To perform assessments and / or deal with problems to provide solutions for internal / external clients where the parameters are defined.
Key Responsibilities
To perform assessments and provide specialist advice for service delivery, research or development work within agreed parameters that includes budget constraints and contractual requirements.
To produce the deliverable within the agreed parameters in a defined format.
To assess / recommend the time / value of the work to be undertaken for an internal / external client within an agreed fee / cost structure.
To discuss / present the deliverable with the internal / external client and be able to suggest alternative solutions where appropriate.
Undertake administration as required in line with current processes and procedures.
To pursue Continuous Professional Development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge and awareness.
To assist in service delivery improvement by communicating internal / external client feedback as appropriate.
To coach other employees, as appropriate, and disseminate information to achieve effective knowledge transfer and application.
Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards.
To make suggestions to improve service delivery effectiveness through changes to processes or work scope such that it leads to a reduction in appraisal effort (where applicable).
Responsible of performing “Technical Support Service” in terms of approving plans and advising clients and colleagues within the field of stability, Load Line and Tonnage.
Key Health & Safety Responsibilities
Assess the risks and work in a safe manner at all times, robustly implementing health and safety rules, instructions and systems and refuse to undertake work that compromises your safety or health.
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.
Role Dimensions
Number of direct reports:
0
Geographic Area Of Impact
Global
Size Of Budget Responsible For
N/A
Key Stakeholders
Global Stability, Load Line & Tonnage Discipline Manager and other key SLT internal stakeholders
Technical / Professional Qualifications / Requirements
A degree or equivalent from a tertiary organisation recognised by Lloyd’s Register 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 towards achieving Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status.
Proficiency in the English Language commensurate with the work.
Knowledge and working experience with Stability, Loadline and Tonnage regulations/ instruments for various Ship types.
Knowledge and experience with the NAPA stability software.
Our Values
We care
- We care about the safety of everyone.
- We respect each other and the wider communities we work in.
- We’re passionate about giving back to society, leaving the world a better place than we found it.
We care about each other, our customers and the environment.
We share our expertise
- We strive to be the leaders in our profession with unparalleled expertise.
- We’re committed to quality and work together to find the best solution.
- We’re inquisitive and curious and never stop learning to further our knowledge.
We share our expertise with each other, with our customers and with all of our stakeholders.
We do the right thing
- We’re independent and impartial.
- We show integrity in everything we do.
- We’re brave and courageous and we never compromise on standards or safety.
We do the right thing in every situation.
Behavioural Competencies (BCs)
All 8 Core BCs are applicable to all but managers and colleagues can reposition BCs below to indicate which ones are more critical than others
Customer Focus
G3 – Takes responsibility for delivering customer needs
- Listens and asks questions to gain an understanding of customer needs and expectations
- Ensures that colleagues are aware of customer needs and understand how their role impacts the customer
- Anticipates customer needs, actively seeking feedback to improve satisfaction
- Takes responsibility for resolving problems within the scope of his/her experience
- Balances customer needs with safety, operational and commercial constraints
Team work
G3 - Actively Includes, Engages And Supports Others
- Values the input and expertise of colleagues, encouraging them to express their views and ideas
- Trusts and supports colleagues, seeking common ground to strengthen working relationships
- Assumes positive intent, resolving differences with others to achieve ‘win-win’ outcomes for colleagues and customers
- Willingly shares knowledge and expertise with others
- Adapts personal behavioural style to work more effectively with colleagues and customers
Communicating & Influencing
G3 - Tailors and structures communication to specific audiences to engage and inspire
- Communicates clear objectives, expectations and purpose for the team, supporting them in taking ownership
- Presents ideas logically, concisely and persuasively, adapting content and style for the audience, using relevant and accurate data
- Communicates in a manner consistent with LR values and stays professional when challenged
- Encourages positive, open and 2-way discussion, demonstrating empathy, rapport and fairness
- Is approachable, fully involves others in decisions and ideas when appropriate, gaining commitment and trust
Professional Expertise
G3 - Ensures professional competence and shares knowledge with others
- Is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and experience with others
- Pursues appropriate learning, development and feedback opportunities to enhance own performance
- Keeps up to date with specific technical/professional/functional skills and knowledge
- Maintains awareness of latest legislation, regulation and standards and updates relevant qualifications/CPD requirements
- Regularly reviews and updates their own PDP, supporting and encouraging others in their personal/career development
Setting Direction
G3 - Considers the wider picture and brings this understanding to bear on decisions / actions
- Translates wider LR strategy into clear goals, priorities and expectations for the task/project/team
- Takes time to consider the broad implications and context of specific issues and actions
- Considers wider organisational priorities when making decisions and setting own priorities
- Able to navigate through a range of issues to define a clear way forward
- Questions the conventional, thinks laterally, considers ‘what if scenarios’
Commercial Acumen
G3 - Takes a commercial view when making decisions and taking action
- Demonstrates an understanding of how key decisions and strategies affect the top and bottom line
- Considers cost implications and benefits of actions and decisions with awareness of budget
- Balances time, cost and quality variables without compromising on health and safety
- Uses resources effectively and identifies appropriate alternatives /efficiencies
- Initiates improvements to cut costs, improve efficiencies or seize opportunities
Problem-Solving
G3 – Assesses problems and develops pragmatic solutions
- Uses effective sources/questions get to the nature of a problem, spotting gaps/flaws in data, information or arguments
- Considers issues from different perspectives, assessing the impact of any solution, thinking beyond own business function
- Encourages others to share, build on, and consider new ideas and ways of solving problems
- Makes well-timed decisions even when some information is unavailable
- Communicates tough business decisions, without blaming others
Delivering Results
G3 - Plans and prioritises workload to ensure goals/targets are achieved
- Is well-organised, using structured plans, prioritising and managing time effectively to meet deadlines and targets
- Balances a range of conflicting priorities and tasks to determine the best way forward
- Holds regular team reviews to track goals, giving clear feedback to drive performance and address issues
- Identifies barriers to achievement and actively seeks to minimise them
- Demonstrates a high level of drive, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to work, remaining calm under pressure
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