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Burgess

Chief Engineer in France

Start date : 1st October 2025

11,000 EUR(€)

per month

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 60m (197ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Private

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Permanent Position

Yachting Experience 5+ years

Posted 19th Sep 2025

Job ID #2958126

Summary

Burgess recruitment is currently seeking a Chief engineer for a 60m+ yacht 

 We are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer to join a 60m+ 1962 built passenger vessel now converted into a private yacht.

Job description

  • Vessel currently in La Ciotat undergoing a massive renovation
  • Crew living ashore
  • Main priority is to prepare the vessel for going operational (this in itself is going to be a huge undertaking similar to a new build)
  • Not expected to be operational until Summer 2026 earliest
  • Minimal senior crew on site at the moment, but trying to build a new team of professional like minded individuals
  • Organisation and preparation of the following:
  • Inventorise all engineering equipment and upload to IDEA program
  • Start planned maintenance system on IDEA
  • Assist Owners team with RINA interactions and the upcoming special survey
  • Organise for servicing of all engineering and safety equipment so the vessel is in turn key condition for when she goes operational
  • Write all new SOPs
  • Primary focus is on getting the vessel ready for operations
  • Vessel will run strictly as a dry ship
  • Vessel will not be fully crewed until about 2-3 months prior to launch date
  • Main focus is to get the vessel from where it is now to fully operational
  • The CE will need to be hands-on, solution orientated, knowledgeable and have a passion for older vessels
  • Single cabin (but it is very small)


Requirements 

  • III/3 or more
  • Proven experience in a similar role on yachts
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • IDEA knowledge beneficial
  • Refit experience a plus


Start date: ASAP

Location: La Ciotat

Salary: EUR 11000

Leave: 60 days, may turn rotation once operational


Also apply and register through the Burgess website (via 'careers')

Burgess is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Visas

  • Schengen/ Visa-Free Exemption (or EU Resident)

Essential Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y3 Chief Engineer (<500gt <3000kW)/ Chief Engineer (SV) (<500gt 3000kW)

Location

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  • Destination Mediterranean Sea
  • Current Location France

About Burgess

Cunard House 15 Regent Street St James's London SW1Y 4LR United Kingdom [ view on map ]

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