Principal Surveyor - External Monitoring and Assurance
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £63,645 per year |
| Additional salary information: | In addition to the basic salary, there is also the following Available Allowances: Up to £7,500 Out of Hours Contactability (A) - £3,000 Remote Working - £1,000 Advanced Capability (B) - £1,000 Location and Deployment Flexibility £1,250 Operating in Hazardous Environments £1,250 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 March 2026 |
| Location: | Liverpool, Merseyside |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 449840 |
Summary
As a Principal Surveyor, you will lead the monitoring and assurance of external organisations, including Classification Societies and Certifying Authorities, ensuring compliance with international and UK maritime standards. You’ll manage delegation agreements, conduct audits, and provide technical expertise to influence policy and governance. Representing the UK at high-level forums, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening regulatory frameworks, promoting compliance supporting safe shipping practices, and mentoring team members to deliver excellence.
Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
Lead audits and monitoring of Classification Societies/ Recognised Organisations (ROs) and Certifying Authorities (CAs) to ensure compliance with UK and international standards.
Manage delegation agreements and maintain strong relationships with Recognised Organisations and other external bodies.
Represent the UK at high-level international forums, influencing policy and regulatory frameworks.
Provide technical expertise and policy advice to internal and external stakeholders on maritime assurance matters.
Develop and update guidance for external organisations, ensuring alignment with IMO codes and UK legislation.
Mentor and manage team members, fostering professional development and high performance.
Oversee digital systems for risk monitoring and performance analysis of external bodies. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.
Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.
For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
Lead audits and monitoring of Classification Societies/ Recognised Organisations (ROs) and Certifying Authorities (CAs) to ensure compliance with UK and international standards.
Manage delegation agreements and maintain strong relationships with Recognised Organisations and other external bodies.
Represent the UK at high-level international forums, influencing policy and regulatory frameworks.
Provide technical expertise and policy advice to internal and external stakeholders on maritime assurance matters.
Develop and update guidance for external organisations, ensuring alignment with IMO codes and UK legislation.
Mentor and manage team members, fostering professional development and high performance.
Oversee digital systems for risk monitoring and performance analysis of external bodies. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.
Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.
For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.
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