Yard Assurance Inspector

Business Background 

Who are LRQA? 

LRQA stands for dedication to clients, market firsts, and deep expertise in risk management. We’ve grown to become a leading global assurance provider, bringing together outstanding expertise in certification, customised assurance, cybersecurity, inspection and training. 

While we’re proud of our heritage, it’s who we are today that really matters, because that’s what shapes who we and our clients can become tomorrow. By staying true to our shared values and combining decades of collective experience, we support our clients in building a safer and more sustainable future. 

What do we do? 

We help our clients negotiate a rapidly changing world, by working with them to manage and mitigate the risks they face. We serve a wide variety of industries, from food, beverage and hospitality to automotive,  aerospace and transportation. 

From independent third-party auditing, certification and training; to consultancy services; to real- time assurance technology; to data-driven supply chain transformation, our innovative end-to- end solutions help our clients shape their own future, rather than letting it shape them. 

LRQA currently operates across 51 countries, has more than 2,500 colleagues, generates £315m in revenue, and supports more than 60,000 clients across a diverse range of sectors and markets. 

The next chapter for LRQA 

The future of business assurance is exciting and rapidly changing. New challenges and opportunities are arising all the time. We’re adapting to these challenges by expanding our portfolio of services and aiming to become the leading digitally enabled assurance provider. 

In November 2021, Goldman Sachs Asset Management acquired the LRQA business from Lloyd’s Register Group, of which it had previously been a part. Becoming an independent business accelerates our ambition to realise this vision. We will now be able to: 

• Invest in customer excellence. 

• Build on strong foundations to lead the digital transformation of assurance. 

• Invest to enhance our products and services. 

• Accelerate the growth of the business and deliver on our sustainability strategy. 

With solid expertise and heritage in our sector, coupled with well-timed accelerated investment and a leadership team that is fully committed to delivering our vision, LRQA’s next chapter is set to be an exciting, transformational period of growth. We’re well placed to build on everything we’ve done and further our ambitions for the future. At such an exciting time key talent is critical, and this role is a great opportunity to be part of our next chapter. 

Role purpose: 

Perform inspections of engineering assets and assess for compliance against specified Codes, Standards, specifications and procedures.  Assess and monitor the performance of other Inspectors using knowledge and experience as appropriate for complex and demanding situations to ensure service delivery.  This role may also involve managing projects. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Carry out technical inspections/assessments against defined specifications/scope that includes budget constraints and contractual requirements.  

Assess/recommend the time/value of the work to be undertaken for an internal/external client with an agreed fee/cost structure and issue quotations up to an agreed limit and Lloyd’s Register’s standard terms and conditions meeting job/project requirements. 

Mentor, coach, give technical guidance to colleagues as appropriate to build capability, capacity and support networks to leverage knowledge transfer and application. 

Contribute to internal/external client management as appropriate, by acting as point of contact to effectively manage client and LRQA relationships and make recommendations based on client feedback to improve Service Delivery and to help build the business. 

Produce the deliverable (reports/certificates/documents) within the agreed broad parameters in an appropriate format and take responsibility to review other employees work as requested.  Discuss/present deliverable to internal/external client at a senior level and suggest alternative solutions where appropriate. 

Maintain clear, concise and comprehensive records and reports related to inspections completed 

Seek new opportunities with existing clients and identify new clients within the region, supporting Sales and Marketing activities 

Undertake project management where applicable including monitoring project progress and spend against budget and contractual requirements 

Undertake and maintain agreed personal authorisations.  Follow up training plans, perform activity monitoring/document monitoring and pursue continuous professional development.  Maintain a high degree of discipline knowledge and awareness. 

Conduct all activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation and industry standards. 

Key health & safety responsibilities: 

Eliminate or minimise employee exposure to risks by regularly reviewing the health and safety risk register, applying appropriate controls, communicating results of risk assessments, and ensuring health and safety is considered in the planning and execution of all LRQA activities. 

Manage your own, and your team’s, compliance with health and safety rules, instructions, systems and legal requirements to ensure employees are suitably trained and adequate resources are available to work safely. 

Number of direct reports 

  0 

Geographic area of impact 

  Local team 

Size of budget 

  0 

Key stakeholders 

Technical / Professional Qualifications / Requirements: 

Must have completed secondary education, relevant apprenticeship or equivalent.  For direct entrant, likely to possess relevant Batchelor’s degree from a recognised University, or equivalent. 

Shall possess appropriate trade/technical/vocational qualifications/certification, including job-specific certifications such as ASME, PED etc 

Preferably a qualified member of a recognised professional body e.g. www.nspe.org, www.cae.cn, www.engc.org.uk, www.ecindia.org.  Likely to be working towards Chartered/Professional Engineer 

Will possess sufficient, relevant previous working experience to demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the relevant requirements, knowledge and application 

Technical competencies to be assessed within the authorisations’ framework – supervised at this level 

Competent in MS Office suite of software 

Proficiency in English language commensurate with the work (both written and verbal) 

Effective interpersonal skills 

Likely to have 6-10 years’ relevant working experience 

Local/Regional Requirements (in addition to those above): 

Our Values: 

Expertise 

We value our experience, specialist knowledge, and pioneering history within the industry. But we also never stop looking for ways to learn and improve in the future. 

Integrity 

We always do what’s right, in the right way and continually measure our actions and their outcomes against rigorous criteria – both those of stakeholders and our own. 

Ambition 

We are industry leaders because we combine technology and innovation with the expertise of our people. We help our clients be the best they can be, by being the best we can be. 

Vision 

We support our clients in the present and prepare them for future  success, by using our sharp understanding of social, environmental,  technological, and commercial changes to work towards a safer, cleaner, more sustainable future. 

Togetherness 

We respect the unique skills, expertise and backgrounds of our people and the inclusive culture they create. We believe teamwork and collaboration – internally and with our clients – are the best way to achieve our mutual goals. 

Behavioural Competencies (BCs):  

Customer Focus  

G3 – Takes responsibility for delivering customer needs  

• Listens and asks questions to gain an understanding of customer needs and expectations 

• Ensures that colleagues are aware of customer needs and understand how their role impacts the customer  

• Anticipates customer needs, actively seeking feedback to improve satisfaction 

• Takes responsibility for resolving problems within the scope of his/her experience 

Balances customer needs with safety, operational and commercial constraints 

Team work  

G3 - Actively includes, engages and supports others 

• Values the input and expertise of colleagues, encouraging them to express their views and ideas 

• Trusts and supports colleagues, seeking common ground to strengthen working relationships  

• Assumes positive intent, resolving differences with others to achieve ‘win-win’ outcomes for colleagues and customers 

• Willingly shares knowledge and expertise with others 

• Adapts personal behavioural style to work more effectively with colleagues and customers 

Communicating & Influencing 

G3 - Tailors and structures communication to specific audiences to engage and inspire 

• Communicates clear objectives, expectations and purpose for the team, supporting them in taking ownership 

• Presents ideas logically, concisely and persuasively, adapting content and style for the audience, using relevant and accurate data  

• Communicates in a manner consistent with LR values and stays professional when challenged 

• Encourages positive, open and 2-way discussion, demonstrating empathy, rapport and fairness 

• Is approachable, fully involves others in decisions and ideas when appropriate, gaining commitment and trust 

Professional Expertise 

G3 - Ensures professional competence and shares knowledge with others 

• Is enthusiastic about sharing knowledge and experience with others  

• Pursues appropriate learning, development and feedback opportunities to enhance own performance 

• Keeps up to date with specific technical/professional/functional skills and knowledge  

• Maintains awareness of latest legislation, regulation and standards and updates relevant qualifications/CPD requirements  

• Regularly reviews and updates their own PDP, supporting and encouraging others in their personal/career development 

Setting Direction 

G3 - Considers the wider picture and brings this understanding to bear on decisions / actions 

• Translates wider LR strategy into clear goals, priorities and expectations for the task/project/team  

• Takes time to consider the broad implications and context of specific issues and actions 

• Considers wider organisational priorities when making decisions and setting own priorities  

• Able to navigate through a range of issues to define a clear way forward 

• Questions the conventional, thinks laterally, considers ‘what if scenarios’ 

Commercial Acumen  

G3 - Takes a commercial view when making decisions and taking action 

• Demonstrates an understanding of how key decisions and strategies affect the top and bottom line 

• Considers cost implications and benefits of actions and decisions with awareness of budget 

• Balances time, cost and quality variables without compromising on health and safety  

• Uses resources effectively and identifies appropriate alternatives /efficiencies 

• Initiates improvements to cut costs, improve efficiencies or seize opportunities  

Problem-Solving 

G3 –  Assesses problems and develops pragmatic solutions 

• Uses effective sources/questions get to the nature of a problem, spotting gaps/flaws in data, information or arguments 

• Considers issues from different perspectives, assessing the impact of any solution, thinking beyond own business function 

• Encourages others to share, build on, and consider new ideas and ways of solving problems  

• Makes well-timed decisions even when some information is unavailable 

• Communicates tough business decisions, without blaming others 

Delivering Results 

G3 - Plans and prioritises workload to ensure goals/targets are achieved 

• Is well-organised, using structured plans, prioritising and managing time effectively to meet deadlines and targets 

• Balances a range of conflicting priorities and tasks to determine the best way forward  

• Holds regular team reviews to track goals, giving clear feedback to drive performance and address issues  

• Identifies barriers to achievement and actively seeks to minimise them 

• Demonstrates a high level of drive, enthusiasm and a positive attitude to work, remaining calm under pressure