Technical Compliance Officer (Inspections & Surveys)

Job description

An exciting opportunity to work with a well-established London based ship registry in the capacity of Technical Compliance Officer within the Inspections & Surveys Department

To be considered, you should hold either a Chief engineer Unlimited, Master Mariner Unlimited license or Bachelor’s / Master’s degree Naval Architecture

Responsibilities include:

• Provide assistance with queries from ship owners, managers, recognized organizations and other Departments in the Authority.
• Manage and give oversight to the annual inspection regime and instigate appropriate follow-up measures as required.
• Manage and give oversight to Port State detentions and initiate appropriate measures as required.
• Conduct reviews for compliance with statutory requirements and issue appropriate certification.
• Prepare and deliver departmental presentations whenever the need arises.
• Conduct technical review of vessels proposed for registration and make appropriate recommendations to the Registrar.
• Attend and, where instructed, lead and/or arrange meetings with clients, Recognised Organisations, inspectors and other stakeholders.
• Act as the Emergency Response Officer for the Maritime Authority on a rotational basis.

Experience Required:

• Hold or have held a recognised Certificate of Competency as Chief Engineer Officer OR Master Mariner (STCW III/2), or Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant maritime discipline (e.g. Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Ship Science, Marine Operations, Maritime Science, etc.)
• Seagoing experience at senior level (Chief Engineer/Master preferred, minimum Second Engineer/ Chief Officer)
• Survey experience with a recognised Classification Society or Flag State Administration (Highly desirable)
• Member of a Recognised Professional Body (e.g. Royal Institution of Naval Architects, Institute of Marine Engineering, Science & Technology) (Preferred)
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Must have the right to work in the UK

The role is based in the London office (Hybrid) so you must live within a reasonable commute. You will receive a competitive base salary and excellent benefits.

To apply, please contact Tom Settle on 02392 322359 or send your CV to tsettle@navis-consulting.com

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Published at

20-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English