Project Engineer - €6.000 A Month

Yacht Management Company; Lazio; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accommodation near shipyard

Travel expenses covered

Path to Project Management

Mentorship and collaborative team

Job summary

Yacht Management Company is seeking a Project Engineer for a hands-on, shipyard-based role supporting complex superyacht new build projects. You will be involved from engineering and construction through commissioning and sea trials, working across cross-functional teams to ensure quality and progress.

The role requires EU residency, 50m+ yacht engineering experience, and a willingness to travel within Europe.

Qualifications

• Y2 (or equivalent) engineering qualification.
• Experience as yacht engineer (2nd Engineer or above) on 50m+ vessels.
• Strong understanding of yacht systems (mechanical & onboard).
• Experience in shipyard environments (new build or refit).
• EU residency and willingness to travel within Europe.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day technical oversight of new build projects.
• Monitor on-site construction progress and build quality.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and system integrations.
• Coordinate with shipyards, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Track technical actions, open items, and contractor deliverables.
• Conduct inspections, QA checks, and support snagging processes.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and sea trials.
• Report on progress, risks, and technical challenges.

Skills

Yacht systems understanding

Shipyard experience

Project oversight

Attention to detail

Education

Y2 engineering qualification

Job description

Project Engineer – Superyacht New BuildItaly | Full-time

We are currently supporting a highly respected yacht management company in their search for a Project Engineer to join their team, working across complex superyacht new build projects.This is a hands‑on, shipyard‑based role with involvement across the full lifecycle from engineering and construction through to commissioning and sea trials.

The Role

• Support day-to-day technical oversight of new build projects
• Monitor on‑site construction progress and build quality
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and system integrations
• Coordinate with shipyards, subcontractors, and suppliers
• Track technical actions, open items, and contractor deliverables
• Conduct inspections, QA checks, and support snagging processes
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and sea trials
• Report on progress, risks, and technical challenges

What We’re Looking For

• Y2 (or equivalent) engineering qualification
• Previous experience as a yacht engineer (2nd Engineer or above) on 50m+ vessels
• Strong understanding of yacht systems (mechanical & onboard)
• Experience working in shipyard environments (new build or refit)
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• EU residency and willingness to travel within Europe

What’s on Offer

• €6,000/month (depending on experience)
• Long‑term project pipeline offering stability
• Accommodation provided near the shipyard
• Travel expenses covered
• Clear pathway into Project Management roles
• Collaborative team with strong leadership and mentorship