The Opportunity
This is a rare and highly specialised position within the organisation's Global Technical Support Office, focused on Liquified Gas Membrane Containment Systems.
You will join a small expert team based in Southampton, working with international shipyards, designers, and surveyors. Due to the sensitivity of the technology and intellectual property involved, all approvals must be carried out in the UK under strict protocols.
This makes the role unique, niche, and career-defining for engineers looking to specialise in gas carrier structures.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct design appraisals, structural calculations, and consultancy against Class Rules, statutory codes, and international standards.
- Review and approve plans for new-build gas carriers and assess issues on existing vessels.
- Provide technical support to clients worldwide, including shipyards, designers, and internal specialists.
- Respond to technical queries on gas containment tanks and ship structures.
- Contribute to Rule Development and Technology projects, ensuring standards reflect industry innovation.
- Support project bids, time estimation, and management of plan approval projects (progress, budget, client satisfaction).
- Collaborate with other engineering teams (materials, piping, electrical, classification) on integrated projects.
About You
We are looking for candidates with a strong background in ship or structural engineering, ideally with exposure to gas containment systems. You could be:
- An engineer (Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering) seeking to commit to a long-term career in a specialised field.
- Degree in Naval Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or Structural Engineering.
- Understanding of ship structures and ability to perform structural calculations.
- Knowledge (or strong motivation to develop expertise) in LNG/LPG/VLGC containment systems and international Codes (IGC/IGF, Class Rules).
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret technical standards.
- Excellent communication skills (technical writing & client interaction).
- Experience working with shipyards or ship owners.
- Understanding of gas ship operations and associated engineering constraints.
- Sea-going experience on gas carriers (LNG/LPG/VLGC).
- Progress toward Chartered Engineer status.
- Permanent role with hybrid working.
- Be part of a globally recognised centre of expertise in gas containment systems.
- Extensive training and career development opportunities.
- Exposure to cutting-edge projects in LNG, ammonia, and hydrogen.
- Work in a globally facing role, collaborating with international clients and colleagues.
Due to client and project requirements, candidates must be eligible for BPSS security clearance.
Next Steps
This is a niche but high-impact opportunity for ambitious engineers who want to specialise in liquified gas containment systems - an area of shipping that is set for major growth.