Lead Marine Engineer

Lead Marine Engineer
Falmouth, Cornwall | Full-time | Salary dependent on experience

We’re working with a well-established, privately owned yacht builder based in Falmouth, known for delivering high-quality, bespoke sailing yachts. With a strong reputation for craftsmanship and attention to detail, they operate as a close-knit team focused on building to an exceptional standard.

They’re now looking to bring in an experienced Lead Marine Engineer to take ownership of engineering activity across new builds, commissioning, and occasional refit work.

This is a genuinely hands-on leadership role. You’ll be on the tools while also coordinating the engineering team, planning workloads, and ensuring projects stay on track against build schedules. It’s well suited to someone with broad systems knowledge who enjoys balancing technical delivery with team oversight.

The Role

• Hands-on involvement in new build installations, commissioning and engineering works
• Supporting and organising day-to-day activity of the engineering team
• Planning engineering stages from initial system requirements through to handover
• Installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and electronic systems
• Working closely with procurement to ensure parts and materials are available when needed
• Providing clear technical input to support purchasing decisions
• Interpreting drawings and technical documentation to ensure accurate installations
• Fault finding, problem solving and carrying out quality checks throughout builds
• Collaborating with production and other departments to maintain build progress
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety and attention to detail

Systems Experience You’ll need solid, practical experience across a range of onboard systems, including:

• Engines, fuel systems, stern gear, rudders and steering
• Fresh water, waste systems and bilge setups
• Electrical systems, batteries, charging and distribution
• Marine electronics and navigation equipment
• Pumps, plumbing, heating and associated systems

What They’re Looking For

• Strong marine engineering background (yacht build, refit or commissioning)
• Broad, hands-on knowledge across mechanical, electrical and onboard systems
• Someone comfortable leading from the front while remaining fully involved technically
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage workloads across multiple builds
• High attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship
• Clear communicator who can work effectively across teams
• Practical, team-focused mindset

What’s on Offer

• Key role within a respected yacht-building environment
• Opportunity to work on high-spec bespoke yachts from build through to delivery
• Supportive, close-knit team culture
• Competitive salary/package
• Bonus scheme and additional benefits
• Flexibility where possible depending on workload

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