Engineer

Position Title: Yacht New Build Engineer

Location: Livorno, ITA

Reports To: Project Manager / Owner’s Representative / Technical Director

Employment Type: (Full-time / Contract)

Role Overview

The Yacht New Build Engineer will provide technical expertise and engineering oversight throughout the design, construction, outfitting, and commissioning phases of a new-build yacht project. This role involves close collaboration with shipyards, naval architects, designers, contractors, and classification societies to ensure all engineering systems and installations meet the highest standards of safety, performance, and compliance. The Engineer will play a critical role in quality assurance, problem-solving, and ensuring that the owner’s technical requirements are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Engineering Oversight
• Review technical specifications, drawings, and system layouts for compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor shipyard construction activities to ensure correct engineering practices and quality standards are applied.
• Provide technical input during design reviews, material selections, and equipment approvals.

• Project Support
• Assist the Project Manager in evaluating engineering-related risks, budgets, and schedules.
• Support coordination between mechanical, electrical, HVAC, propulsion, and other technical disciplines.
• Track and report engineering progress, highlighting potential issues and proposing solutions.

• Quality & Compliance
• Ensure adherence to class, flag state, and international maritime regulations (IMO, SOLAS, MARPOL, etc.).
• Oversee inspections, factory acceptance tests (FATs), and installation verifications.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and records throughout the build.

• Commissioning & Handover
• Supervise testing, commissioning, and sea trials of engineering systems.
• Identify and resolve technical issues prior to delivery.
• Assist with technical handover to the operational crew and provide support during the warranty period.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Marine Engineering, Chief Unlimited, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a related discipline
• Proven experience (5–7+ years) in yacht or ship new build projects, refits, or shipyard engineering roles.
• Strong knowledge of yacht systems (propulsion, fuel, electrical, HVAC, hydraulics, water treatment, etc.).
• Familiarity with class and flag requirements and international maritime regulations.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, with the ability to work in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team.
• Flexibility to travel extensively and work on-site at shipyards worldwide.

Key Competencies

• Technical expertise with a proactive, hands-on approach.
• Strong analytical and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Effective collaboration and stakeholder management.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and excellence.

Why Join Us

As a Yacht New Build Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge yacht projects that push the boundaries of design and innovation. You will be part of a dedicated team delivering a world-class vessel while gaining unique experience in a highly specialized and rewarding industry.

Candidates must have the legal rights to live and work in the EU