Location: South of France or Hamburg
Only candidates with the legal right to work and reside in European countries will be considered.
I have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Yacht Technical Superintendent to oversee the technical operation of a fleet of private and commercial vessels.
This hands-on role bridges ship and shore, ensuring vessels are safe, compliant, and efficient. You’ll manage maintenance, budgets, suppliers, and projects while driving continuous improvement across the fleet.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the main technical contact for vessels, management, and suppliers
- Coordinate maintenance, repairs, refits, and dry-docks
- Manage spare parts, inventories, and technical procurement
- Oversee budgets and financial control for technical operations
- Select and manage contractors and suppliers
- Ensure compliance with Class, Flag, and regulatory requirements
- Support new-build projects and provide technical advice
- Contribute to fleet-wide process and system improvements
- Degree in Marine Engineering, Naval Architecture, or equivalent
- Sea-going experience as Chief Engineer or shore-based as Technical Superintendent
- Experience with yachts, cruise, ferry, or offshore vessels
- Knowledge of shipyards, contractors, and yacht-specific technical systems
- Familiarity with ISM/ISPS, SOLAS, and relevant regulations
- Strong financial and budget management skills
- Fluent English; other European languages advantageous
- Legal right to live and work in Europe
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across a fleet
- Excellent communication and diplomacy
- Professional, adaptable, and resilient
- Organized with attention to detail and continuous improvement mindset
- Work in a dynamic, international environment
- Engage with high-value, technically complex vessels
- Develop your career through diverse technical challenges
- Join a collaborative, expertise-driven team