Hotel Engineer for Orient Express Sailing Yachts

vgroup; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

vgroup is seeking a Hotel Engineer aboard the ORIENT EXPRESS OLYMPIAN to ensure safe, efficient operation of hotel and accommodation systems. You will supervise the crew under the Staff Engineer and coordinate essential maintenance to deliver guest comfort and service quality.

The role requires STCW-compliant certification and maritime engineering training, with embarkation planned for September 2026. Experience in shipboard hotel systems and strong safety focus are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating hotel and accommodation systems on passenger vessels.
• Leading a team of engineers and technicians.
• Strong knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Ability to coordinate with ship's crew and departments.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain hotel-related technical systems.
• Supervise assigned team under Staff Engineer.
• Ensure guest comfort and service quality.
• Respond to equipment failures and coordinate repairs.

Skills

Hotel engineering

Team supervision

Preventive maintenance

Guest comfort focus

Education

STCW certification (as amended)

Maritime engineering training

Tools

Vessel systems software

Job description

Ship: | OE Corinthian

Department: | Engine

Job Title: | Hotel Engineer

Reporting to: | Staff Engineer

Qualification: | As per applicable requirements of:

• IMO STCW Convention (as amended)


• Company certification and training requirements per form C601d

Experience: | As per Company Recruitment & Promotion Experience Requirements per form C601d

Embarkation: September 2026

Vessel: ORIENT EXPRESS OLYMPIAN

Description and Main Purpose of Job:

The Hotel Engineer is responsible for the safe, efficient and continuous operation, maintenance and monitoring of hotel and accommodation-related technical systems, ensuring guest comfort and service quality, while supervising the assigned team under the direction of the Staff Engineer.