Senior Surveyor/ Surveyor - New Construction
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Location: Perth, WA, AU, 6000
Company: Lloyds Register
Job ID:41906
Senior Surveyor/ Surveyor – New Construction
Lloyd’s Register
Location: Perth, Western Australia
What we’re looking for
We are hiring a technically skilled, client-focused Surveyor to become part of our Marine & Offshore (M&O) team in Perth, Western Australia. This role plays a key part in delivering Lloyd’s Register’s classification and assurance services across a diverse portfolio of marine and industrial projects throughout the region.
Working closely with clients, shipyards, fabricators, asset owners, and operators, you will undertake a broad range of activities including surveys of existing ships, new construction projects, Marine Equipment Certification (MEC) surveys, and in-service inspection and classification activities.
With significant development taking place across the Henderson precinct and the wider Perth region, this role offers exposure to high-profile projects and the opportunity to work with a broad range of stakeholders while helping ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of marine assets and services.
What we offer you
- The opportunity to join an organisation with a clear sense of purpose, a values-based culture, and programs that support colleagues’ professional and personal development.
- Full-time, permanent role.
- A diverse range of work spanning new construction, in-service vessels, and marine industrial projects.
- Opportunities for ongoing technical development and career progression within one of the world's leading classification and compliance organisations.
The role
- Carry out classification surveys of existing ships in accordance with Lloyd’s Register Rules, international conventions, statutory regulations, and applicable industry standards.
- Perform surveys and inspections during new construction projects, ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct Marine Equipment Certification (MEC) surveys and inspections for marine equipment manufacturers and suppliers.
- Undertake in-service inspection, classification, and statutory survey activities across a wide range of vessel types and marine assets.
- Provide timely, practical, and technically sound advice to clients regarding classification, compliance, and certification requirements.
- Develop and sustain productive relationships with clients, shipyards, fabricators, asset owners, operators, and other industry stakeholders.
- Support project delivery across Western Australia while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and service quality.
- Prepare accurate survey reports, certification documentation, and technical records in accordance with Lloyd’s Register procedures.
- Collaborate with internal technical specialists and operational teams to deliver consistent, high-quality services.
- Contribute to business development opportunities by identifying customer needs and supporting the growth of Lloyd’s Register services in the region.
- Uphold high standards of quality, health, safety, environmental responsibility, and ethics in every activity.
- Stay up to date with classification rules, statutory regulations, and emerging technologies within the marine and offshore sectors.
What you bring
- Experience as a Marine Surveyor, New Construction Surveyor, Marine Engineer, Naval Architect, or in a similar technical role within the maritime industry.
- Knowledge of classification society rules, statutory regulations, and international maritime conventions.
- Experience carrying out surveys of existing ships and/or new construction projects.
- Experience with Marine Equipment Certification (MEC) activities.
- Demonstrated knowledge of marine systems, shipbuilding, inspection processes, or vessel operations.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Effective skills in managing customer relationships and engaging stakeholders.
- Highly effective communication skills, both in writing and verbally, with experience preparing concise technical reports.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while maintaining high-quality standards.
- A recognised degree or equivalent qualification in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or another relevant engineering discipline.
- Eligibility to work in Australia and willingness to travel throughout Western Australia as required.
- A valid driving licence.
You are someone who
- Is devoted to providing quality technical services and memorable customer experiences.
- Builds trusted relationships with clients and colleagues through professionalism and integrity.
- Accepts responsibility and ensures work is completed safely and efficiently.
- Demonstrates sound technical judgement and practical problem-solving skills.
- Thrives in a variety of marine and industrial projects and contributes effectively across different work settings.
- Communicates clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Thrives in collaborative settings and values contributing to a multidisciplinary team.
- Is committed to continuous learning and professional development.
- Consistently prioritizes quality, safety, and operational excellence in all responsibilities.
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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.
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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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