Chief Engineer - Southampton

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 Southampton operation, working on terminal towage and marine services.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 LikeMaintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environmentDiagnosing faults and fixing problems under pressureOwning the condition, safety, and readiness of your engine roomSupporting the Master and crew to keep the tug operational at all timesWorking 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 ...