Ship Structure - Lifting Appliances Senior Specialist

Lloyd's Register

Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands
Full-time
Posted June 08, 2026

Job Description

What we’re looking for

We are currently seeking for our office in Hamburg or Rotterdam a qualified structural engineer to conduct independent examinations and complex FEA calculations on large and heavy lift lifting appliances, as well as other types of lifting gear. 

The role will involve appraising lifting appliances, including floating and land-based heavy lift cranes, complex offshore lifting tools, spreader beams, elevators, pipe lay mission equipment (such as A&R structures and pipeline structures handling systems), and traveling work platforms. The design aspects must be evaluated according to the LR Code for Lifting Appliances in a Marine Environment and/or other relevant international standards.

The ideal candidates should possess the necessary practical skills, knowledge and experience to perform these design appraisals. A solid background in structural engineering is essential, ideally supplemented by technical skills in related machiner...