Lead Chief Engineer, Containership Operations (Contract)

V.Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 91,000 - 136,000; Part time

Job summary

V.Group is seeking a Chief Engineer for Containership to lead the Engine Department aboard a containership. The role reports to the Master and emphasizes safe operation, maintenance, and repair of all shipboard machinery and electrical systems, with responsibility for PMS implementation and environmental compliance.

This contract position requires supervising engineering officers and ratings, managing fuel, lubricating oils, and waste, and maintaining the Oil Record Book, while overseeing

Responsibilities

• The Chief Engineer serves as the head of the Engine Department, holding ultimate responsibility to the Master for the safe operation, maintenance, and repair of all shipboard machinery and electrical systems.
• This senior leadership role involves supervising all engineering officers and ratings, implementing the Planned Maintenance System (PMS), and ensuring environmental, safety, and classification survey requirements.

Job description

V.Group is seeking a Chief Engineer for Containership to lead the Engine Department aboard a containership. The role reports to the Master and emphasizes safe operation, maintenance, and repair of all shipboard machinery and electrical systems, with responsibility for PMS implementation and environmental compliance.

This contract position requires supervising engineering officers and ratings, managing fuel, lubricating oils, and waste, and maintaining the Oil Record Book, while overseeing