Chief Engineer - London

Svitzer Americas; Greater London; On-site; GBP 61,596 - 75,284; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Permanent, Time-for-Time contract

Pension matched up to 10%

Life Cover (4x pensionable salary)

Single Private Medical Insurance

Uniforms and PPE provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Svitzer Americas is seeking a Chief Engineer for its London operations. This hands-on role requires maintaining high-power tug machines in a demanding environment, ensuring safety and operational readiness. Ideal candidates will possess STCW certification, problem-solving skills, and the right to work in the UK.

Enjoy a competitive salary of £68,440.88 per annum along with benefits including a pension and medical insurance. If you want responsibility and technical challenges, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Minimum STCW III/3 Chief Engineer <6000kW (III/2 Unlimited preferred).
• Valid ENG1 and STCW certification (minimum 6 months validity).
• Strong fault-finding, maintenance, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Maintenance skills

Problem-solving skills

Professional mindset

Education

Minimum STCW III/3 Chief Engineer <6000kW

Valid ENG1 and STCW certification

Job description

## Chief Engineer - LondonApplylocations: London Operations - Harbourtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR3778**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 London operation.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 matterIf 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, responsiveWe 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, maintenance, and problem-solving skills* Harbour towage or small-vessel experience preferred* A professional mindset and pride in safe, reliable engineering* The right to live and work in the UKThis is a senior engineering role for someone who wants responsibility, challenge, and influence — not just a job title.If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.