Naval Surveyor on Development

Naval Surveyor on Development

Step into a career that moves you — where your ideas help shape the future of naval engineering, and your growth is supported every step of the way by a global team of innovators.

Start your journey with a global organization that invests in your potential — offering hands-on experience, mentorship, and endless opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact across the maritime world.

Role Purpose:

We are seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Naval Surveyor on Development in September 2026. This developmental role is designed to build your expertise and confidence as a technical specialist through comprehensive training. It will allow the successful candidate to develop practical skills and knowledge under the guidance of experienced professionals.

You will have the opportunity to learn alongside a team of Lloyd’s Register Naval Surveyors acting on behalf of our customer to provide engineering assurance to new build and in service Naval Vessels.

Work Environment:

This position may involve you to work at height, in enclosed spaces and over water. The environment may also involve exposure to various materials and substances pertinent to the industry. All relevant training will be provided.

Security Clearance:

• Successful candidates must be able to achieve a Canadian security clearance.

About the Company:

Lloyd's Register is a leading provider of engineering services to the marine and offshore industries, helping clients design, construct, operate, extend and decommission their assets safely and in line with environmental expectations. LR have a particular need to develop engineers for the global Naval industry to survey vessels throughout the full life of design, build, in service and disposal.

What we offer you:

• A role that is anticipated to start in September 2026
• Competitive Salary and benefits
• Health Insurance
• The opportunity to join a global organization that empowers graduates to grow into tomorrow’s technical leaders through continuous learning, international collaboration, and meaningful work that drives innovation across the naval industry.
• 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding the design requirements of Naval Marine Vessels
• Surveying vessels in construction and in maintenance to ensure design requirements are met
• dealing with engineering enquiries from people face to face, on the phone and by email
• Delivering factual and accurate engineering reports to customer deadlines
• Understanding engineering processes used during build and maintenance periods and the effects documentation has on the end product
• Working with a team of engineers to achieve contracted deliverables ensuring the safety of life at sea
• Actively engage in on-the-job training to acquire a solid understanding, practices and techniques
• Execute assigned tasks and responsibilities, progressively taking on more complex duties as skills are developed
• Collaborate with experienced professionals and mentors to receive guidance and support with daily work activities
• Prioritise safety in all aspects of work, following established safety protocols and guidelines
• Participate in classroom instruction and training sessions to supplement on-the-job learning and gain theoretical knowledge

Required Qualifications:

• A BEng degree, or equivalent qualification, from a tertiary institution recognized by Lloyd’s Register renowned in a relevant field of engineering
• Proficiency in the English language, including adeptness in report writing and preparing technical reports, suitable for the responsibilities of the role
• Strong desire to learn and develop skills in the Marine and Naval Industry
• Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office

You are someone who:

• Can self-manage and prioritize tasks towards achieving goals
• Has the willingness to work as part of a team
• Has the desire to learn how to communicate technical ideas in a structured and simple way
• Enjoys building relationships with team members and displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment and ability to work both independently and as part of a team with colleagues in person and around the world
• Has perseverance in the face of obstacles and attention to detail
• Has a drive and is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering tasks timely manner and of high quality
• Demonstrates initiative and proactiveness and has flexibility adjusting your approach when necessary
• Acts with integrity, dignity and respect; is seen as a truthful individual; admits mistakes to get support from direct Manager as appropriate
• Work in accordance with professional codes of conduct and the LR Code of Ethics in IMS01.

How to apply:

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter explaining their interest in this Early Careers role opening in September 2026. For any questions you may contact

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.