Job ID: 41192 Lead Pipelines Specialist Lloyd’s Register Location: Aberdeen, Scotland What we’re looking for Lloyd's Register is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Lead Subsea Pipelines Specialist to join our Global Subsea and Wellheads Team. This team has extensive expertise and a proven track record of providing independent assurance for the design and operational aspects of subsea pipeline systems. At Lloyd’s Register, we support a broad range of engineering challenges within the subsea sector, with a strong focus on subsea pipeline in-place design, installation engineering and operational assessments. Our team is driven by innovation and technical excellence to support the development of safe and reliable subsea infrastructure. We are looking for a skilled and motivated engineer with both broad and deep knowledge of subsea pipeline design who can confidently engage with both internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. The successful candidate will play a key role in technically challenging challenging and cutting-edge projects, with opportunities to expand into related areas such as subsea equipment, umbilicals, and cables. What we offer you 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 Fulltime, permanent position The role In this role, you will be responsible for appraising subsea pipeline designs across the full project lifecycle - from concept development through FEED and detailed design, into operation and life extension. You will need a strong understanding of the subsea pipeline design process, with the ability to identify high-level conceptual risks and the capability to dive into detailed engineering analysis where required. Key responsibilities include: Lead the technical verification and certification of subsea pipeline system designs, ensuring compliance with relevant international codes, standards, and client specifications. Conduct independent assessments of pipeline design integrity, including wall thickness calculations, buckling analysis, and fatigue life evaluations. Interface with stakeholders including clients, EPC contractors, regulatory bodies and internal multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic pipeline system integrity. Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to ensure knowledge transfer and capability development within the team. Lead, prepare and present technical papers and represent LR externally in conferences and industry forums. This role demands a combination of technical depth, analytical capability, and strong communication skills to deliver high-quality engineering assurance in fast-paced and evolving project environments. What you bring In addition to being a strong team player who demonstrates integrity and professionalism at all times, the following attributes would be ideal for this role: A solid understanding of the overall pipeline design process at different stages of the project development. Specialist knowledge in the design of subsea pipelines including routine aspects such as wall thickness, stability and expansion and more advanced aspects such as lateral buckling, out-of-straightness and probabilistic methods. Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices related to subsea pipeline engineering. Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Structural, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline. Effective communication skills in both written and spoken English, with the ability to prepare, discuss, and present technical deliverables to internal and external stakeholders Preferred, but not required Experience with design assurance and appraisal would be an advantage. Familiarity with subsea equipment design, umbilicals, or subsea cable systems. Project management and cross-disciplinary coordination skills. Membership of an appropriate professional institution and working towards chartered status. You are someone who Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs Is able to self-manage and prioritize tasks towards achieving goals Is effective at solving problems, trouble-shooting and making timely decisions Is flexible and eager to take initiatives Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone LI-KC1 LI-Hybrid 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. We care, we share, we do the right thing. 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. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to: 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. Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/disability-confident Copyright © Lloyd's Register 2024. All rights reserved. Terms of use. Privacy policy. The Lloyd's Register Group comprises charities and non-charitable companies, with the latter supporting the charities in their main goal of enhancing the safety of life and property, at sea, on land and in the air - for the benefit of the public and the environment. ( Group entities ).