Global Lead Advisor - Container Ports

Job ID:40521
 

Global Lead Advisor - Container Ports

Lloyd’s Register

Location: - Multiple Locations

What we’re looking for 

As part of this role, you will have to contribute day-to-day specialist knowledge within their discipline and lead projects that provide technically & commercially focused support and/or service delivery to internal and/or external clients. As a subject matter expert to determine solutions for problems, within their discipline, where the parameters are not well defined and where previous experience does not provide any precedent.

 What we offer you 

• 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
•  A Full-time permanent role 

    The role 

• Development of high-quality proposals while managing risk exposure to the business leveraging existing technical capability within LR and external capability integral to supporting and delivering the value propositions.
• To manage projects within a discipline and ensure they are in accordance with quality system requirements, cost structures, and budgetary/contractual requirements.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams drawing on wider LR resources to develop integrated strategies and business solutions and provide subject matter expert advice to key clients.
• To assess/recommend the time/value of the work to be undertaken for an internal/external client within an agreed fee/cost structure.
• Manage technical and commercial aspects of bid development and project delivery while drawing in expertise from our global LR group.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards.
• To pursue continuous professional development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge, and awareness.
• To mentor/coach other employees, as appropriate, to achieve effective knowledge transfer and application.
• To make recommendations based on internal/external client feedback to assist in service delivery improvement and to help build the business.
• To provide specialist support/advice within a discipline to internal/external clients.
• To produce the deliverable within the agreed broad parameters in an appropriate format and take responsibility for reviewing other employee’s work as appropriate.
• To discuss/present the deliverable with the internal/external client up to the senior level and be able to suggest alternative solutions where appropriate.
• Improve service delivery by communicating internal/external client feedback as appropriate.
• Develop sustainability key performance indicators, strategies, and management plans for planning and designing projects and implement them throughout the project duration.
• Support business development with opportunity identification, proposal development, direct and indirect marketing, and thought leadership.
• Undertake administration as required in line with current processes and procedures.

What you bring 

• A bachelor's degree (or master's degree is preferred) from a recognized institution within the relevant field of engineering or business.
• An expert advisor / Subject Matter Expert in in Container Ports for a full spectrum of design, engineering, operations, risk management, governance, policies, commissioning, and decommissioning of port assets. Knowledge of Dry/Liquid Bulk Port Terminals, Cruise Terminals, and/or Shipyards would be an added advantage.
• Industry expert in the discipline with exposure to various Ports stakeholders
• Minimum 15 years of industry experience, at least 7 years of experience in best-in-class consulting & advisory firms.
• Membership of appropriate professional institution.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status is preferred.
• Experience in Ports comprehensive risk management, community Impact, operational, navigation safety, and Critical Infrastructure studies.
• Experience conducting analysis (desktop research, data analysis, reviewing documents, interviewing, etc.) and synthesizing into digestible outputs (e.g., reports, presentations).
• Exposure to Environmental Sustainability and Regulatory Compliance related to various Ports model
• Experience in Port planning assessment for consideration of operations in a green environment, Ports Master Plan development & logistics analysis
• Exposure to Port capacity assessment, congestion management, digital assessment, and automation. 
• Exposure to Port energy transition, decarbonization strategy, green port infrastructure, and technology integration 
• Provide expert guidance in selecting the best investments and technical solutions for port operations and infrastructure
• Experience working in a ‘Seller-Doer’ environment with a consultative selling skillset.
• Experience in the development of complex technical reports in line with local/regional regulatory requirements and international best practices.
• Highly effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in English, (additional languages preferred)
• Ability to build strong relationships with a range of clients.
• Strong facilitation skills that are adaptable to different situations and communication styles. Experience with creating business development materials to support projects.
• Be flexible, adaptable, and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other LR or client office locations.
• Be highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes. Able to prioritize and work effectively under pressure.

You are someone who:
 

• Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs
• Is able to self-manage and prioritize tasks towards achieving goals
• Is effective at solving problems, troubleshooting and making timely decisions
• Is flexible and eager to take initiatives
• Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language
• Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment
• Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone

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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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• 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.

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