ChiefEngineer

**Not Everyone Is Cut Out to Be a Chief Engineer on Tugs - That’s Exactly the Point.** Svitzer is looking for a Chief Engineer to join our Southampton operation, working on terminal towage and marine services. This is not a supervisory role from the sidelines. As Chief Engineer, you are hands-on, accountable, and ultimately responsible for keeping powerful tug vessels operational in a demanding, safety-critical environment where downtime is not an option. If you want real ownership, technical challenge, and responsibility this is the role where it counts. **This Is What the Job Really Looks Like** * Maintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environment * Diagnosing faults and fixing problems under pressure * Owning the condition, safety, and readiness of your engine room * Supporting the Master and crew to keep the tug operational at all times * Working as part of a small, professional crew where trust and competence matter If you’re looking for a desk-based Chief Engineer role, this isn’t it. If you want to be trusted with real authority and responsibility, it probably is. **Why Svitzer?** Because tug engineering should be done properly. * **1 week on / 1 week off rotation** – work hard, then properly switch off * **Modern, well-maintained fleet** – no corner-cutting, no neglected machinery * **A company that expects high standards** — and backs you to meet them * **Local technical support** – close, capable, responsive We don’t promise an easy job. We promise one worthy of the title _Chief Engineer_. **What You Get** * Competitive Salary of £68,440.88 per annum * Permanent, Time-for-Time contract * Pension matched up to 10% * Life Cover (4x pensionable salary) and Single Private Medical Insurance * Uniforms and PPE provided * Employee Assistance Programme **What You Bring** * Minimum STCW III/3 Chief Engineer <6000kW (III/2 Unlimited preferred) * Valid ENG1 and STCW certification (minimum 6 months validity) * Strong fault-finding, maintenan