Senior Consultant - Ports Advisory

Lloyd’s Register

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

What we’re looking for

To contribute day-to-day knowledge within the discipline, perform assessments, and/or deal with problems to provide solutions for internal/external clients where the parameters are defined. Assist bids and projects that provide technically & commercially focused support and/or service delivery to internal and/or external clients.

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 programs.
• A Full-Time permanent role.
  
  

The role

• To assist in the development of high-quality proposals while managing risk exposure to the business, leveraging existing technical capability within LR and external capability integral to supporting and delivering the value propositions.
• To assist projects within the discipline and ensure they are in accordance with quality system requirements, cost structures, and budgetary/contractual requirements.
• Manage technical and commercial aspects of bid development while drawing in expertise from the global LR group.
• To assess/recommend the time/value of the work to be undertaken for an internal/external client within an agreed fee/cost structure.
• To perform assessments and provide support for service delivery, within agreed parameters that include budget constraints and contractual requirements.
• To produce the deliverable within the agreed parameters in a defined format.
• To discuss/present the deliverable with the internal/external client and be able to suggest alternative solutions where appropriate.
• Undertake administration as required in line with current processes and procedures.
• To pursue Continuous Professional Development and maintain a high degree of discipline, knowledge, and awareness.
• To assist in service delivery improvement by communicating internal/external client feedback as appropriate.
• To coach other employees, as appropriate, and disseminate information to achieve effective knowledge transfer and application.
• Conduct activities in line with internal procedures, accreditation schemes, legislation, and industry standards.
• To make suggestions to improve service delivery effectiveness through changes to processes or work scope, such that it leads to a reduction in appraisal effort (where applicable).
  
  

What you bring

• A bachelor's degree (or master's degree is preferred) from a recognized institution by Lloyd’s Register within the relevant field of engineering or business.
• Consultant in the discipline with exposure to various Ports & Logistics stakeholders
• 8+ years of industry experience, at least 3 years of experience in best-in-class consulting & advisory firms.
• Membership of an appropriate professional institution is preferred.
• Experience in Ports projects related to design, project management, and field engineering.
• Experience working in a ‘Seller-Doer’ environment with a consultative selling skillset.
• Experience in the development of complex technical bids/reports in line with local/regional regulatory requirements and international best practices.
• Strong facilitation skills that are adaptable to different situations and communication styles. Experience with creating business development materials to support projects.
• Experience conducting analysis (desktop research, data analysis, reviewing documents, interviewing, etc.) and synthesizing into digestible outputs (e.g., reports, presentations).
• Be flexible, adaptable, and prepared to take on new challenges and work from other LR or client office locations.
• Be highly self-motivated, possessing strong enthusiasm and commitment to delivering sustainable outcomes. Able to prioritize and work effectively under
  
  

pressure.

• Highly effective communication skills, both written and verbal, in English (additional languages preferred)