Technical Leader - Ship Structure Regulations (F/M)

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Joining Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore means becoming part of a key player in maritime classification and certification.

With decades of expertise, we support innovation and transition in the sector by ensuring the safety, performance, and sustainability of ships, offshore infrastructures, and maritime equipment.

Our mission? To contribute to a safer and more environmentally friendly maritime world by providing our technical expertise and commitment to our clients and partners.

Put your expertise to work in a transforming sector and actively contribute to a safer and more sustainable maritime world.

Join us as a Technical Leader – Ship Structure Regulations. Position based in Courbevoie (La Défense) or Nantes.

Join a dynamic team: Within the Development Department of the Technical Direction, you will become part of the Rules Development service and join a group of specialised engineers who :

• Develop and maintain Bureau Veritas classification rules for cargo ships, passenger vessels and onboard equipment (e.g., wind propulsion systems)
• Support operational teams (plan approval, construction monitoring, in service survey) and commercial teams on their technical projects

Your main responsibilities:

• Needs analysis – Work with internal technical and commercial teams and with industry players to identify technical and regulatory updates required for classification rules concerning the structures of large vessels.
• Rules development – Write classification rules based on mechanical and hydrodynamic studies that you will conduct in collaboration with our R&D department and on the feedback from operational teams.
• Impact assessment – Analyse the design consequences of proposed rule changes, using Finite Element Method (FEM) calculations or other in house calculation tools.
• Operational support – Assist plan approval, construction monitoring and in service teams on technical and regulatory matters.
• Technical communication – Present regulatory updates at seminars, and produce reports and summary notes.
• R&D & partnerships – Contribute to research and development projects with industrial partners.
• International group participation – Contribute to the work of IACS, IMO and other organisations, bringing in the technical expertise developed internally.

Your strengths for success:

• Education & experience – Degree in naval architecture or structural engineering, solid knowledge of material strength and FEM, and at least one successful experience in shipbuilding and metallic construction.
• Language skills – Fluent spoken and written English to interact effectively with customers, colleagues and our international network.
• Personal qualities – Rigour, team spirit, autonomy, proactive, strong analytical and synthesis abilities; you build trusted relationships with stakeholders.
• Additional skills – Good command of IT tools, strong writing and interpersonal abilities. Familiarity with classification rules is a plus.

Why choose Bureau Veritas?

By joining our teams, you will participate in varied, enriching, and stimulating international projects. We support our teams throughout their careers with technical training and continuous professional development to keep them at the forefront of emerging technologies.

Convinced that diversity is a strength, we are committed to providing an inclusive and equitable work environment where everyone can contribute to the company's success. We promote gender equality and support professional integration, access, and retention of people with disabilities.

Ready to take on exciting challenges? Join us to shaping a better maritime world!