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Superyacht Crew UK

Chief Engineer

Start date : 23rd December 2025

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Position Engineering > Chief Engineer

Vessel/Shorebased Type 44m (144ft)

Vessel Type Motor Yacht

Charter/Private Charter

Flag State Non-US Flagged Vessel

Position Type Temporary

Yachting Experience 1 - 2 years

Looking for Team/Couple No

Posted 12th Dec 2025

Job ID #3804850

Summary

Job Title: Temp Chief Engineer 

  • Start Date: 24th December 
  • Leave: N/A
  • Qualification required: Y4 or MCA Small Vessel (SV) 
  • Salary: DOE
  • Contract type: Temporary 

The Yacht

  • Charter Yacht
  • Size: 40M+
  • Itinerary: Dual Season

The Candidate Specification

We are seeking a Temporary Chief Engineer to join a busy and well-run 40m+ charter yacht for a 4 - 6 week contract. This temporary position will cover an upcoming charter trip, and charter tips will be included. The role offers an excellent salary and requires the engineer to share a cabin. Ideally, candidates will be located within the USA, although we are open to strong applicants based internationally.

The yacht operates a professional and mature programme with a relaxed, down-to-earth, and ego-free crew of nine. The crew culture onboard is supportive, balanced, and teamwork-focused, creating a comfortable and efficient working environment.

Candidates must bring solid engineering experience, including time served as Chief Engineer on yachts of a similar size. Strong technical ability and the confidence to step into a fast-paced charter environment are essential, as is the ability to work independently while contributing positively to the overall crew dynamic. A B1/B2 visa is required for this position. The ideal candidate is calm, professional, and solutions-driven, capable of maintaining all engineering operations smoothly throughout the temporary contract.

This contract is for 4 - 6 weeks, includes one charter with tips paid, and no paid holiday.

  • Required experience: Chief Engineer experience
  • Qualification: Y4 or MCA Small Vessel (SV) 
  • Required Visa: B1/B2 Visa and Schengen Visa
  • Due to Cabin arrangements: Male

Essential Qualifications

Engineering Qualifications (or Merchant, USCG & AMSA equivalent)
  • RIII/3 Y4 Chief Engineer (<200gt <1500kW)/ EOOW III/1 (SV) (<3000gt <9000kW)

About Superyacht Crew UK

25 Avon Road Curbridge Southampton SO30 2DR [ view on map ]

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