Marine Engineer - London
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This job is eligible only on a shortage list
£54,606 / year
Salary
As advertised by the employer
£58,300
Going rate
Offer is 0.9× the going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
Anyone can use the standard rate, but the pay clears it only if the Home Office classes the job as SOC 2122. We think SOC 3512 is more likely, and the pay is too low for that code. If you are a new entrant or a PhD holder, you can use a lower rate, and the pay clears the new entrant rate for SOC 3512. On the jobs board, Standard and the new entrant rate both show roles like this as Possible at most. The advertised pay goes up to £54,606.
This could also be SOC 5235 (Boat and ship builders and repairers, If the role involves ship repair/construction rather than operations). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3512 Ship and hovercraft officers Most likely code | £40,800 Clears | £58,300 Misses | £58,300 Misses | £58,300 Misses |
2122 Mechanical engineers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £37,400 Clears | £42,100 Clears | £46,800 Clears |
5235 Boat and ship builders and repairers Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £33,700 Clears | £33,700 Clears | £33,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Not Everyone Is Cut Out for Tug Work.
That’s Exactly the Point.
Svitzer is looking for a Marine Engineer to join our London operation.
This is not a passive maintenance role. Tug engineering is hands-on, demanding, and unforgiving of shortcuts. You will be relied upon to keep powerful vessels operational in a fast-moving port environment, where downtime is not an option and standards matter.
If you want responsibility, real engineering challenges, and a genuine route to Chief Engineer, this is where you earn it.
This Is What the Job Really Looks Like
Maintaining and operating high-power tug machinery in a live port environment
Diagnosing faults and fixing problems under pressure
Owning the condition, safety, and readiness of your engine room
Supporting the Master and crew to keep the tug operational at all times
Working as part of a small, professional crew where trust and competence matter
If you’re looking for a quiet engine room, this isn’t it.
If you want to become a better engineer, it probably is.
Why Svitzer?
Because tug engineering should be done properly.
1 week on / 1 week off rotation – work hard, then properly switch off
Modern, well-maintained fleet – no corner-cutting, no neglected machinery
Clear route to Chief Engineer (SV) – many of our senior engineers started here
Real support for development – mentoring, training, and funded progression
We don’t promise an easy job.
We promise one that will make you better at what you do.
What You Get
Salary from £54,605.71 per annum with regular reviews
Time-for-Time contract
Pension matched up to 10%
Life Cover (4x pensionable salary) and Single Private Medical Insurance
Progression to gain your Chief Engineer Small Vessel CoC
7 days leave after 3 years’ service
Company-funded training and certification
Uniforms and PPE provided
Employee Assistance Programme
What You Bring
STCW III/3 Engineering Officer of the Watch minimum (III/2 preferred)
Valid ENG1 and STCW certification (minimum 6 months validity)
Strong fault-finding, maintenance, and problem-solving skills
Harbour towage or small-vessel experience preferred
A professional mindset and pride in safe, reliable engineering
The right to live and work in the UK
A full UK driving licence and own transport are required to access the port
If you want to progress to become our next Chief Engineer, this could be the move that defines your career.
Building a Diverse Workplace
In Svitzer we value the diversity of our talent and will always strive to recruit the best person for the job – we value diversity in all its forms, including but not limited to gender, age, nationality, race, sexual orientation, disability, or religious beliefs. We are proud of our diversity and see it as a genuine source of strength for building high performing teams.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that members from some under-represented groups are less likely to apply for jobs if they don’t meet every single qualification. At Svitzer we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles, and we are excited about hearing from you!
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Not necessarily. Svitzer Marine Limited holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3512 going rate of £58,300. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.