Senior Chief Engineer

Red Funnel (Pension Trustees); Île-de-France; Sur place; EUR 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid annual leave

Competitive salary and pension

4 on 4 off rota

Free foot travel/subsidised vehicle

Rail Travel discounts

WeCare 24/7 wellbeing

EAP access

Travel discounts

Résumé du poste

Red Funnel (Pension Trustees) is seeking an experienced Senior Chief Engineer to take responsibility for the technical management, maintenance, safety and operational performance of one of our vessels. As a key member of the Vessel Management Team, you will lead all engineering operations onboard, manage maintenance programmes, and drive continuous improvement while ensuring audit readiness and compliance.

75% time onboard, 25% on projects; you will collaborate with Master, Technical

Qualifications

• Senior marine engineering experience, ideally within passenger or commercial vessel operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of marine maintenance systems, safety management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Experience planning and delivering maintenance projects, refits and technical improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and resolve technical challenges effectively.
• Commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Chief Engineer COC Class 2
• STCWs maintained and in date
• ENG1 medical certificate

Responsabilités

• Lead all technical and engineering operations onboard.
• Manage planned maintenance and defects tracking.
• Deliver vessel projects, refits and maintenance programmes.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, ISM and company requirements.
• Maintain audit readiness of the vessel.
• Prepare vessels for surveys and inspections.
• Develop operational procedures for safety of passengers, crew and vessel operations.
• Lead onboard engineering teams and drive high performance.
• Collaborate with shore-based teams to drive improvement.
• Contribute to delivering a safe, reliable guest experience.

Connaissances

Senior marine eng

Leadership experience

Maintenance planning

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Maintenance projects

Project management

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Decision making under pressure

Safety compliance

COC Class 2

STCW awareness

ENG1 medical

Description du poste

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Senior Chief Engineer to take responsibility for the technical management, maintenance, safety and operational performance of one of our vessels.

As a key member of the Vessel Management Team, you will be accountable for all technical aspects of your vessel, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability, compliance and customer service are consistently achieved. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive engineering leader who thrives in a dynamic marine environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams.

About The Role

As Senior Chief Engineer, you will lead all engineering and technical operations onboard, ensuring the vessel remains fully compliant, safe, operationally efficient and audit-ready at all times. You will work closely with the Master, Technical Superintendent and wider management team to deliver maintenance programmes, vessel projects, refits and continuous improvements.]

The role combines practical vessel-based engineering responsibilities with strategic leadership and administrative duties, with approximately 75% of time spent onboard overseeing day-to-day operations and 25% focused on project management, planning and leadership activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all technical and engineering operations onboard the vessel.
• Manage planned maintenance and ensure all defects are recorded, delegated and resolved effectively.
• Deliver vessel-specific projects, refits and maintenance programmes.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, ISM and company requirements.
• Maintain the vessel in a continual state of audit readiness.
• Prepare vessels for surveys, inspections and refit periods.
• Develop and maintain operational procedures that support the highest standards of safety for passengers, crew and vessel operations.
• Support the development of long-term fleet maintenance and improvement plans.
• Lead and motivate onboard engineering teams, creating a culture of accountability and high performance.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to ensure operational standards are consistently met.
• Collaborate with shore-based management teams to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to delivering an outstanding customer and guest experience through safe and reliable vessel operations. [Job Descri…f Engineer | PDF]

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Senior marine engineering experience, ideally within passenger or commercial vessel operations.
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• Strong knowledge of marine maintenance systems, safety management systems and regulatory requirements.
• Experience planning and delivering maintenance projects, refits and technical improvements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and resolve technical challenges effectively.
• Commitment to safety, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Chief Engineer COC Class 2
• All relevant STCWs maintained and in date
• ENG1 medical certificate

Personal Qualities

• Leads by example and motivates others to perform at their best.
• Demonstrates resilience and adaptability in a changing environment.
• Thinks strategically while maintaining attention to operational detail.
• Builds strong collaborative relationships onboard and ashore.
• Embodies a customer-focused approach.
• Takes ownership, delivers results and drives high standards across all areas of responsibility.

What benefits are included?

• Paid annual leave
• Competitive Salary and pension scheme
• 4 on 4 off rota
• Free foot travel/ subsidised vehicle travel on our ferries – great for heading to the island, relaxing on the beach and exploring the stunning scenery!
• 75% off Rail Travel - Leisure time made easier!
• Access to Perkz – offers and savings on loads of household names!
• First Class Service Award program - recognising outstanding service with monthly awards
• 50% off Southern Vectis (Island buses) – tour the beautiful Isle of Wight!
• Free car parking during work.
• Free access to WeCare – a 24/7 online GP, mental health support and virtual wellbeing tool.
• Free access to a 24/7 employee assistance programme (EAP).
• Discounts for travel with industry partners - including Cruise, Insurance and Hotels