Country Manager - Marine Surveyor - Hull & Machinery

Country Manager - Marine Surveyor - Hull & Machinery

BRAND NEW

ROLE FOR OUR CLIENT

Location: Gulf Coast, USA (On-Site)

Overview

LMOceans is representing a marine surveying and consultancy business seeking an experienced Country Manager - Marine Surveyor - Hull & Machinery Manager to lead and develop its Hull & Machinery (H&M) and Protection & Indemnity (P&I) surveying operations across the United States.

This is an opportunity for an established marine surveying professional to combine hands-on technical work with national operational responsibility, supporting surveyor development, maintaining quality standards and strengthening relationships across the marine insurance and P&I market.

The Role

Reporting into the senior leadership team, you will oversee the delivery and quality of H&M and P&I survey assignments nationally, working closely with regional teams, surveyors and key industry stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing H&M and P&I surveying activities across multiple US regions, ensuring consistent technical standards and quality of service.
• Undertaking field assignments, including vessel damage surveys, condition and valuation surveys, P&I attendances and casualty investigations.
• Coordinating surveyor allocation and scheduling to ensure appropriate technical expertise is assigned to each case.
• Reviewing technical reports for accuracy, consistency and compliance with company standards.
• Providing technical guidance, mentoring and training to surveyors, supporting continued professional development.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with marine underwriters, P&I clubs, brokers, vessel owners and operators.
• Supporting business development initiatives and identifying opportunities to expand the company's H&M surveying portfolio.
• Contributing to recruitment, resource planning and the development of standard procedures, reporting templates and best practices.

About You

We are interested in speaking with experienced marine surveying professionals who can demonstrate:

• Extensive experience in Hull & Machinery and/or P&I marine surveying.
• Strong technical knowledge of vessel construction, marine machinery, damage assessment and repair methodologies.
• Experience handling casualty investigations, condition surveys and insurance-related marine claims.
• The ability to review technical reports and provide guidance to other surveyors.
• Established relationships within the marine insurance, P&I and commercial shipping sectors.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• A willingness to travel nationally as required.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

As demand grows for experienced, solutions-focused Marine Consultants and Marine Assurance professionals, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a national surveying function, influence technical standards, develop surveying talent and contribute to the continued growth of an established marine consultancy.

Interested in a confidential discussion?

LMOceans is a specialist marine and offshore recruitment practice, connecting experienced maritime professionals with opportunities across marine surveying, casualty investigation, claims and technical consultancy.

If you have a strong H&M or P&I surveying background and would like to explore this opportunity, please contact LMOceans directly for a confidential conversation.