Chief Engineer – 55m Private Motor Yacht

15. Chief Engineer – 55m Private Motor Yacht

South of France | €10,000 per month negotiable | Y2+ | Approx. 55 days' leave

Are you a hands-on Chief Engineer who loves fixing problems and getting things working properly?

We are looking for a practical, technically capable and determined Chief Engineer to take charge of the engineering department aboard a highly technical 55m motor yacht based in the South of France.

This yacht has its fair share of engineering challenges, both large and small. We need someone who enjoys troubleshooting, solving problems and getting stuck in rather than simply managing contractors.

The good news? You will have a superb owner and captain who are genuinely supportive and happy to invest in whatever parts, tools and equipment are needed to get things right.

There is no shortage of willingness to spend money on solutions. What is needed is the right engineer to make it all happen.

The yacht spends most of its time alongside, providing an excellent opportunity to work systematically through outstanding issues and bring the vessel up to the standard everyone wants.

What we're looking for

Y2 Chief Engineer qualification or higher.

Strong hands-on mechanical, electrical and technical troubleshooting skills.

Someone who enjoys finding solutions rather than just identifying problems.

A proactive, organised engineer who takes ownership and follows things through.

Must have the right to work in Europe.

Willingness to commit for at least 12 months and see the job through.

The package

Salary: Approximately €10,000 per month, negotiable for the right candidate.

Leave: Approximately 55 days per year.

Location: South of France.

Vessel: 55m highly technical motor yacht.

Support: Excellent owner and captain, with a willingness to invest in the yacht.

The challenge

Let's be clear: this isn't a disaster waiting to happen! It's a good yacht with some technical issues that need the attention of a capable, committed engineer.

We don't need someone who will spend six months explaining why things don't work.

We need someone who will spend six months making them work.

If you're the sort of engineer who takes pride in solving difficult problems, enjoys a challenge and wants to make a real difference, this could be a very rewarding position.

Are you up for the challenge?