The jobs market is about to start hotting up!

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As you sit browsing our newsletter this month you’re likely either at a boat show or taking a short break between shows to catch up on your emails.

The SYR team are travelling about all over the place this month from Cannes to Monaco, London Shipping Week to Southampton. We’re getting in the thick of the industry and meeting new people left, right and centre.

Come the start of October we’re expecting to see a hard charge by employers through to the end of the year and with this will come a wide range of exciting new opportunities, not only from some of our long term clients but also new ones.

If you’ve been thinking about a new challenge this side of the Christmas break, or indeed for early 2026, now is the time to drop up as a line. Hiring managers, the same goes for you too. It’s incredible how quickly we get to Christmas from here!

We’re also in the throes of some team growth plans, both in terms of a new starter any day and in our search for a new recruiter to join the team and help us to lead the way in maritime recruitment.

Friday 19th also sees our next supper club on the opening day of Southampton Boat Show. Keen to join us? Click HERE to sign up.

ED EWER 

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ED | CEO | ed@sy-r.com

I find myself on the road a lot this month. Cannes, Southampton and Monaco in September and Venice in early October. With all this travel and the meetings that come with it, my desk has been massively focussed on new business outreach spanning shipyards, design studios and marinas.

The noises coming from the market are pretty stable, but there are some interesting new projects kicking off, especially in the marina space that will see a need for new growth.

Marina Manager – Northern Italy
Join one of the leading marina operators at one of their largest marinas as marina GM. Located in northern Italy, this busy 1000+ berth facility requires an ambitious and driven candidate to supercharge occupancy and profitability.

The role will suit someone ideally with experience leading a marina in the Adriatic region who has the determination to push a team to their best.

Click here to apply.

SIMON | Senior Recruitment Consultant – Brokerage, Management & New Build | simon@sy-r.com

Things are gathering pace after the traditional mid-season slump as we move from vacation season to the Autumn boat show calendar.

If you’re at MYS and would like to meet then please do reach out, I’d love to catch up! In terms of roles, there is an ongoing requirement in construction with engineers and PM’s in demand for projects across the EU.

I’m also interested in talking to established retail brokers who may wish to consider their options as the Med season closes out. There are some interesting brokerage houses doing some impressive lead-gen with AI who are keen to meet proven closers. Drop me a line to learn more.

See you at the shows!

Chief Marketing Officer

A rare opportunity to lead and develop the digital marketing and sales strategy for a top boutique brokerage house.

The client is seeking a strategic leader who can own both the vision and the execution of marketing, growth, and customer acquisition systems.

This is not a typical marketing role. You’ll be expected to think like a CMO, act like a Head of Growth, and build like a Marketing Ops Architect. From defining the client’s brand and voice to deploying high-converting digital funnels, you’ll lead their marketing evolution end-to-end.

Click here to apply.

ALISHA | Recruitment Consultant – Head of Technical Recruitment – Design, Engineering & Production | alisha@sy-r.com

The world of design and engineering remains busy in the new technologies sector, with more opportunities coming in for mechanical, naval architecture, hydraulics and machine learning! With a predominantly heavy leaning towards superyachting, shipping and the commercial maritime sector!

September is also bringing the start of the show season with a heavy presence from the team at Monaco and the design and engineering team learning more in London International Shipping Week and gearing up for the fun of Southampton International Boat Show! Drop me a line if you’d like to meet for a coffee to discuss the world of recruitment in the marine industry at the moment.

Graduate Naval Architect
We’re seeking a traditional Naval Architect with experience in stability, structures, weight estimates and design to join a brand new brand in the industry. With a focus on decarbonisation, this company is going to lead the charge when it comes to understanding the opportunities for the shipping industry to reach net zero!

Click here to apply.

LUKE | Recruitment Consultant – Engineering, Production & Skilled Trades | luke@sy-r.com

An exciting and strong Q3 albeit a lot more challenging than the last two. With summer now coming to a close, companies are just coming back off annual leave and gearing up for boat show season.

This month will all be about prioritising and preparing for the various events on the horizon. Looking forward to everything due in the coming weeks, starting with SIBS!

Exterior Outfitting Engineering Coordinator
We are seeking an Exterior Outfitting Engineering Coordinator to join the project team for a project undergoing a major re-build at our client’s premises.

The role will focus on coordinating all exterior outfitting engineering packages, ensuring design intent, engineering integration and practical execution are aligned with the project’s overall technical roadmap.

The Coordinator will act as the link between the owner’s team, the Structural Engineering Coordinator, design partners, subcontractors and the broader project team.

Click here to apply.

See you next month!

It’s the first of September and that can only mean one thing… it’s boat show month!!!

We love getting out amongst our networks both here in the UK and abroad with much of the SYR team expected to be available to meet in person. So, we thought it a great idea to give you a taste of where we’ll be, which new launches we’re excited about and the dates we’ll be attending.

Cannes Yachting Festival (9-14 September)

Our first show will be Cannes Yachting Festival. Hosted across two idyllic locations in one of the jewels of the French Riviera, Cannes starts the autumn show season with a bang. With anything from paddle boards to superyachts, the show brings together two sites (one for sailing and one for power) and is often a hotbed for new launches.

We’ll be in attendance 9-11 September and will be catching up with a number of clients in the semi-custom space.

Our eyes will be drawn to some fantastic new releases such as the Sanlorenzo SX120, the first of the Silent Yachts SY80 models and the incredible McConaghy MC68 high performance sailing catamaran and we’ll be looking forward to catching up with some of our international shipyard customers from the likes of Gunboat, Y Yachts and more.

Southampton Boat Show (19-28 September)

Our local show and one that we’ve attended religiously is SIBS. A showcase of many of the UK’s best brands and countless international ones too, Southampton has always been a firm favourite for customers, offering them a chance to experience a broad range of craft ashore and on the busy marina.

Being a British company ourselves, we have a number of clients at SIBS, from RIB and tender builders through to some of the largest yachts sold here in the UK. Southampton also brings with it a great selection of social opportunities in and around the show run by the various associations.

All members of the team will attend the show across its duration with someone available 22-26 September, available to chat should you be looking to hire or be hired.

We’re excited to see craft from the likes of Williams Jet Tenders, Twisted Marine, the new & improved Fairline and many more!

Monaco Yacht Show (24-27 September)

Without a doubt the most outlandish and expensive yacht show in the calendar, Monaco Yacht Show returns once more to bring together the high end and luxury sectors in a celebration of decadence. Located in Port Hercule, the event includes some of the world’s largest yachts, some of the most ridiculous parties and the odd celebrity performance for good measure.

With the sustainability project ‘Blue Wake’ taking centre stage this year, yachting is under pressure to be cleaner. We’re excited to see the likes of ‘After You’ and ‘Maximus’ alongside browsing the selection of exciting new superyacht tenders and enjoying some of the informative talks and events during the 4 day show.

We’ll be in the Monaco area before the show, throughout its duration and afterwards.

To book a meeting with us at any of the shows you can email hello@sy-r.com

Let the fun begin!

Your summer SYR newsletter

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We hope you’re all enjoying your summer breaks. Lounging by the pool, catching up on some DIY or considering your next career move?!?

With hot weather predicted across the EU this summer we’ve noticed more than ever that the maritime space is taking time out and recharging ready for the busier months ahead.

Team SYR have been beavering away throughout the summer period thus far and celebrated our busiest July EVER a few weeks ago. With 90% of our sectors remaining busy this year, we’ve seen a continued stream of new roles coming down the pipeline and our recruiters have been kept engaged with some exciting search projects.

August traditionally sees us pivot our approach to recruitment to focus on developing our candidate base. With employers and employees alike taking time out of the day to day, we always see an uptick in jobseekers registering with us and being more receptive to chatting about some of our hottest roles. It’s a great time to get your CV updated and to take our advice on how to be the most attractive profile on the shortlist.

As we reach the mid-point of August, our attention is also drawn to planning out the show season. With attendance planned at Southampton, Cannes and Monaco, we’re starting to invite both employers and jobseekers to meet and filling up our diaries.

August is Maritime Decarbonisation Month
We take our industry seriously and with the maritime world contributing to 3% of global emissions, decarbonisation has become a major topic for engineers and shipbuilders when it comes to reducing outputs and improving economy. With countless consultancies globally working on solutions, over the coming weeks we’re going to share with you a selection of employers, technologies and live roles within this exciting space.

Our Head of Technical Recruitment, Alisha O’Flanagan, is spearheading our work in this area and actively looking to connect with naval architects, engineers, data scientists and more who have an interest in the future of our seas.

Head to our LinkedIn page to follow more on our clients and projects.

ED EWER 

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ED | CEO | ed@sy-r.com

Design & Engineering has remained steady over this past month. A small number of new roles have come online, so my focus has remained on candidate generation, seeking out the talent in layout design, creative interior styling and FF&E.

I’m still actively encouraging those, particularly at a senior level, with an interest in new roles to reach out and discuss some of the roles within the Eurozone.

Layout Designer – NL 
My search continues for a highly talented designer capable of taking on complex GA development. When you’re designing in the 100m space the role of a layout designer is critical in bringing together the needs of an owner whilst also maintaining adherence to the larger yacht codes.

I’m seeking someone from either the yacht or cruise world capable of taking on such technical challenges!

Click here to apply.

SIMON | Senior Recruitment Consultant – Brokerage, Management & New Build | simon@sy-r.com

With show season fast approaching around the Med, I’m expecting to see a real upturn in opportunities across the industry so reach out if you’re considering your options once the season closes.

Yacht management, retail charter and compliance candidates will be in high demand.

For junior candidates in London looking to gain experience in sales and charter brokerage then please review the job of the month; a great opportunity to join a huge international brokerage house.

Sales & Charter Assistant – Central London

The client is one of the world’s largest and most respected full-service yacht brokerage companies, offering a global network and a personalised approach.

With a team of passionate professionals across key yachting hubs, the company provide services in yacht sales and purchase, charter, management and new construction.

The Sales and Charter Assistant will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the sales and brokerage team. This role is essential in ensuring smooth transactional processes, maintaining high levels of client service, and supporting day-to-day functions related to yacht sales and acquisitions.

Click here to apply.

ALISHA | Recruitment Consultant – Head of Technical Recruitment – Design, Engineering & Production | alisha@sy-r.com

This month is all about green technologies taking the show – the leisure industry has remained quiet and with the superyacht industry entering the summer season and the natural slow down, new green technologies are ramping up.

With new clients onboarded in the maritime decarbonisation world, and with more opportunities on the horizon, we are now seeing the major shift we have been anticipating into green technology.

Naval Architect / Integration Engineer
I am currently working on a confidential project for a new business in the maritime sector who is looking to build out their performance, data and innovation core.

They are on a mission to support their sister yard to achieve net zero before 2050 in the shipping industry. The business is creating performance and simulation tools to compare various decarbonisation products which are currently on the market within the shipping industry.

They are seeking the brightest engineers to support in both the creation and then the running of the software – the data will then be used to advise their shipyard in the mission for net zero by 2050.

The is a unique opportunity for the right individual to analyse emerging technologies, review market trends and support in shaping the product market through technical input and the expertise derived by real-time analytics.

Click here to apply.

LUKE | Recruitment Consultant – Engineering, Production & Skilled Trades | luke@sy-r.com

The first month of Q3 has concluded and I have walked away with my largest billing in less than four weeks. It’s been a very prosperous and exciting start to the quarter with some large projects finally coming through, giving me a consistent desk beyond mid-year.

Steering away from leisure marine and looking at other markets is a slow process but for a better understanding and a more diverse desk, I am confident it will prove successful throughout the rest of the year.

Shoreside Yacht Rigger – Palma de Mallorca
Passionate about precision, craftsmanship and the open sea? Join our client’s dynamic team in the heart of the Mediterranean as a Marine Rigger, specialising in the elite world of superyacht rigging. SYR proudly represents a trusted name in high-performance rigging solutions, exclusively dedicated to the superyacht sector.

Shore-based in Palma de Mallorca, a global hub for luxury yachts, they provide exceptional service, cutting-edge technology and unmatched expertise to some of the most prestigious vessels on the water. Salary up to 40,000 Euros gross.

Click here to apply.

See you next month!

Next in our series of education and CPD partners series is an individual many in yachting will recognise!

A couple of years ago David Seal launched the Yacht Broker Masterclass. We alone receive hundreds of enquiries from budding brokers keen to get their foot in the door of the brokerage world. Brokerage is possibly the most hotly competitive role groupings we see, so getting the competitive edge is a huge plus.

Launching the Yacht Broker Masterclass, David brings his decades of experience and contacts to those looking to leap into the brokerage space and we work closely with him both to introduce individuals to the course itself and also post-studies to assist in securing that hallowed brokerage role.

David Seal, Founder of the Yacht Broker Masterclass, says “A Big Thanks to SYR – Shoreside Maritime Recruitment for featuring the Yacht Broker Masterclass.

Booking the Masterclass through SYR brings with it some great benefits; A sign up discount plus association with a company that truly wants to help you find a position with a yacht brokerage company.

Between Ed Ewer and his team, along with the ongoing support that comes to students of the Masterclass (even after the course is completed) it’s a great way to enter the world of yacht brokerage!”

Send us an email at hello@sy-r.com to chat more about the course and how we can work with you on your journey into the world of a broker!

Find out more about our educational partnership with Navalapp here.

We’re halfway there! The SYR Mid-Year Report

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Welcome to the second half of 2025.

Where’s the time gone? It feels like yesterday we were ringing in the new year and now we’re about to embark on the summer holidays.

Here at SYR we’ve had a stellar year so far, easing ahead of a challenging annual target and enjoying a steady and busy year thus far. Where June through August usually hits a pause button, we’re forecasting to hit one of our most successful months of the year in July.

The industry has an appetite for change and growth, mainly at the senior and c-suite level, but we’re here for it and continuing to develop and build our client base.

Our technical team of Alisha and Luke are diligently cementing our place as the go-to Recruiters across design, engineering and trades, welcoming a host of new and returning clients to the jobs page and maintaining a strong stream of interviews.

Over the coming months our sights are set on preparing for a busy show season, attending a number of local and international events and starting work on a website and marketing refresh. It’s all go!

Have a great month!

Ed

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ED | CEO | ed@sy-r.com

I’m working on a wide variety of different opportunities right now. From senior sales in new marine tech to marina leaders across Europe, there’s a broad and exciting flavour of opportunity spread across my desk.

With a number of challenging roles in the marina space coming to a close, it’s time to look to further business development in the marinas space along with sourcing on some challenging roles in creative yacht design.

Sales Manager – Remote
Join an exciting and innovative startup in a remote sales role. Acting as the primary commercial ambassador for the business, you’ll be working with the owners to develop leads and opportunities of this exciting product. An excellent remuneration structure beckons!

Click here to apply.

SIMON | Senior Recruitment Consultant – Brokerage, Management & New Build | simon@sy-r.com

Q2 was another fantastic quarter with a host of international placements made across sales & purchase, retail charter and technical/build. With further roles coming available from within my client base I’m always keen to speak to any candidate considering change/progression later this year, so do get in touch!

Yacht Compliance Manager – South of France

Our client is a leading  yacht management company and is seeking an experienced Yacht Compliance Manager to oversee and manage all compliance-related activities across the managed yacht fleet.

This role ensures that our luxury yachts operate in full adherence to international maritime regulations, flag state requirements, class rules, and internal safety and quality standards.

The successful candidate will bring deep knowledge of maritime compliance, exceptional organisational skills, and a passion for operational excellence in the luxury yacht sector.

Click here to apply.

ALISHA | Recruitment Consultant – Head of Technical Recruitment – Design, Engineering & Production | alisha@sy-r.com

With the rest of England – the world of design and engineering in the marine industry has been getting hotter over the past month and we’ve got a lot of companies seeking to expand out their teams! There’s still a heavy demand for Naval Architects and Engineers with 3 years+ of tenure through to Principal level.

Performance & Simulation Engineer 
This is an excellent opportunity for an early career professional or recent graduate to join one of the most cutting edge companies in the maritime sector. Ideally you’ll have trained in engineering but have a strong acumen for software, programming and simulation.

Click here to apply.

LUKE | Recruitment Consultant – Engineering, Production & Skilled Trades | luke@sy-r.com

Q2 has come to an end and there’s lots to celebrate! Plenty of placements, lots of great conversations and networking to my heart’s content. My focus has been in Europe for the last three months both on a permanent and contractor basis. It has proved successful with a few challenges naturally but I can hold my head high with a healthy billing quarter and new/existing clients happy.

Business development and focusing on my niche within certain markets will be my focus for Q3 while maintaining lots of prospects worked on previously. Through market research, it has proved leisure marine has slowed right down so I will be exploring the commercial and defence subsectors within maritime. Here’s to a great Q2 and prosperous Q3 to come.

Commissioning and Aftersales Technician
SYR are looking for a practical, hands-on Aftersales Technician to support our client’s growing operations in Hampshire.  This role plays a key part in ensuring that newly delivered boats meet high standards before handover to customers.

The successful candidate will be involved in technical inspections, fault diagnosis and sea trials on vessels ranging from 30ft to 55ft.

Click here to apply.

See you next month!

The SYR Journey Continues – New Appointment

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As we reach June, SYR are riding the crest of a wave. Our strong start to the year continues with a flurry of placements across yacht management, yacht design and skilled trades with the usual slow down as we ease towards summer showing no signs of coming. All desks remain busy with the company currently chasing a record year’s performance.

Yet the biggest news is our latest hire. Please join us in welcoming the highly talented Alisha O’Flanagan to the SYR team as Head of Technical Recruitment.

Alisha joins us from six years in the maritime recruitment world, where she’s been hugely successful in the design and engineering field. With big future plans, she’s joined us to evolve our already impressive capabilities in the technical space.

Working closely with both Ed and Luke, her role will focus on expanding our networks in all things technical. She’ll be attending a host of events over the coming months, so please reach out and say hi!

Speaking of events, we’re getting into the thick of them right now, attending Seawork, Ocean Talks, British Superyacht Summer Party and other local gatherings, ensuring SYR stay in the thick of the industry and continue to network amongst both employers and jobseekers.

If you’re looking at a new role this year, we currently have one of the most diverse selections of positions we’ve had all year, so head to the website to find out more!

Have a great month!

Ed

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ED | CEO | ed@sy-r.com

The international technical recruitment market is becoming increasingly demanding in the face of clients at the top end of the market looking at new builds. We’re seeing a continuation on naval architecture and design vacancies across much of Europe, with demand at a senior level for unique talents.

Over in the marinas sector, numerous of the larger marina groups are making some exciting acquisitions, leading to some great new roles right now and more starting to come down the pipeline in the next few months.

Layout Designer – Netherlands
Our leading superyacht design client seek an expert in layout and general arrangement planning to join them. Working on 100m+ yachts, you’ll be crafting the interior plans for incredible floating ships that will meet the owner’s exacting standards and make expert use of onboard space.

With a solid knowledge of large yacht codes and a keen creative eye for layouts and spaces, you’ll be a key member of the design team.

Click here to apply.

SIMON | Senior Recruitment Consultant – Brokerage, Management & New Build | simon@sy-r.com

As I close out the last month of Q2 I’m pleased to report that the volume and pace of hiring across the international management and brokerage space shows no signs of slowing. There are lots of hidden opportunities in these markets so please do reach out to me if you’re considering a career move.

Refit Project Manager

SYR are working in close partnership with an international refit brand with shipyards across Europe. As part of their growth and in response to a busy upcoming season, the team needs to grow and are hiring another Project Manager into their team.

Click here to apply.

ALISHA | Recruitment Consultant – Head of Technical Recruitment – Design, Engineering & Production | alisha@sy-r.com

An old face back in town! I’m excited to be joining a busy team after a short hiatus from the industry, with close to a decade in recruitment, predominantly in the marine industry focusing on the design and engineering world, I’m pleased to be back and with a lot of really exciting roles on the horizon as well.

My focus will span across superyacht design through to technical engineering in the new technology and commercial markets. With a plethora of roles for Designers already on the books – Engineers will also expect to see over the next couple of weeks some extremely exciting roles across software, performance and naval architecture based in London and the south coast with a start-up just about to be launched in the industry!

Junior FF&E Designer
One of the best design houses on the south coast is looking to bolster their FF&E team! An excellent opportunity to be working on some of the most elegant interior designs and to be trained by one of the industry’s leading names based in the UK.

They are open to seeing some of the raw talent coming out of university or an early career professional looking to catapult their career in the superyacht world from a yacht team or high-end residential studio.

Click here to apply.

LUKE | Recruitment Consultant – Engineering, Production & Skilled Trades | luke@sy-r.com

A whirlwind of a month here at SYR and a very healthy Q2 for my desk too. Lots of opportunities in Europe proving to be fruitful for skilled trades and production management. More and more work is piling up, which is keeping me busy with some great clients who are both new and returning. Still a challenge here in the UK but still making some headway with some good leads and awesome prospects that I am hoping to close off soon, to continue to build my desk.

Plenty of client meetings coming up too which are both independent and at a number of shows on the horizon. It is the start of boat show season soon and I for one can’t wait!

In summary, a prosperous, albeit challenging, month in parts but I am going into Q3 with a steady stream of work, further opportunities and targets ready to be hit!

Quick shout out to the newest member of the team also, Alisha O’Flanagan, Head of Technical Recruitment who brings a wealth of knowledge and a huge network within design and engineering. A great asset for SYR to help bolster our ever-growing team and skillset. Welcome Alisha!

Boat Build / Workshop Manager
Are you passionate about boatbuilding and craftsmanship? SYR is excited to represent a leading boat builder, renowned for their cutting-edge shipyard in Germany. With a fusion of traditional expertise and modern technology, they specialise in crafting top-tier yachts ranging from 70 to 100 feet. We need a Boat Build / Workshop Manager to join our niche client’s team to lead on all these awesome projects in Germany!

Email me to apply.

See you next month!

Definitely May-be

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Welcome to the May edition of the SYR newsletter. We write this having recently returned from the Palma Boat Show (check out our show report here) and with a continued optimism that this level of work is what to expect from now on. Definitely? Maybe.

Our desks are sailing along in a solid Force 4 breeze with a steady and above average number of new roles being onboarded by our recruitment team. However, our effectiveness and speed in turning vacancies around continues to thrive with our recruiters leveraging the networks they’ve built through their time with the company to place sometimes challenging and exciting new roles.

With a volume of new vacancies hitting our job board in the past fortnight we’re head down scouring the global networks for interesting new candidates. Jobseekers now is your time to shine!

In internal news, our newest recruiter Luke has flown through his probation, so do join us in giving him a pat on the back for thriving here with us and wishing him many happy years ahead.

We’re also working on some great new products and features for our clients. More to come on this next month, along with more exciting news about the SYR Team!

As always, we’re here to offer advice and practical recruitment support so if you would like to know more about our services, discuss your career or how we can help grow your business, please do get in touch.

Have a great month ahead!

Ed

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ED | CEO | ed@sy-r.com

Our dominance in design, engineering and marinas continues at the time of writing with 10 new roles onboarded across our network and a major new client project in its final stages! I’m excited about this desk and what’s coming in the next few months. We’re shifting into a new gear and it’s all uphill from here.

Design in the UK and Netherlands is thriving. Concept design, visualisation and technical drawing roles are all available from my client network and we’re hearing word of further creative design roles to come. Designers, call me!

Design Engineer – Oxfordshire
Hot off the press is our latest role for a Design Engineer with a company that’s really going places! Seeking a Design Engineer capable of working on a range of engineering projects including mouldings, mechanical, electrical and more, this role could appeal to a marine or non-marine candidate.

With some exciting new projects due to release this year, it’s a great company to be joining where you’ll work with a team we know well on a lot of fun new boats!

Click here to apply.

SIMON | Senior Recruitment Consultant – Brokerage, Management & New Build | simon@sy-r.com

Having returned from another successful PIBS show armed with new opportunities, I’m keen to talk to candidates with a strong background in sales & purchase and retail charter. Candidates with experience in either field are preferred please, as I don’t have any openings for rookies or juniors.

Additionally, the US market is still active, particularly around yacht and fleet management, so if you’re Florida based and looking for something new I’d love to hear from you.

Yacht Manager

A major international management and brokerage house are seeking an experienced Yacht Manager to support the operational fleet.

The role covers multiple responsibilities, from nurturing and developing strong relationships with owners and their teams, to compliance and full operational support ashore.

You’ll have a sea-going career behind you, ideally in a Captain/HOD capacity but be established ashore in a role similar to yacht management.

Plenty of scope for career growth here, excellent package. Can be based London or south of France.

Click here to apply.

LUKE |  Recruitment Consultant | luke@sy-r.com

A little late to the party but this time last month I had been with SYR for 6 months! Reflecting on my journey, I’ve learned that consistency is key in this whirlwind of a role.

Key takeaways:
– Maintain strong client relationships, always.
– Embrace those challenging BD calls; they might surprise you!
– Prioritise honesty and transparency with candidates for a seamless job securing process.
Overall, a very positive month. My desk is continuing to steer towards Europe, both on a permanent and sub-contracting basis.
Breaking the mould across the Nordic region as well as keeping existing clients close. It’s been a very diverse and exciting month, looking forward to the rest of Q2!

AV Engineer – Remote UK and International Role
SYR are representing a prestigious client who focus on high end residential and superyacht projects across the world.

We need someone who has a clear understanding of audio visual, mechanical and electrical services, their integration, regulations, protocols and related technical language.

Email me to apply.

See you next month!

Yacht show silly season has begun. In the space of a week the industry hosts the MYBA Charter Show, PIBS, the World Superyacht Awards and MEDYS. The hardy few take on all four, the sensible among us attempt to visit one or two.

For SYR, it was our fourth visit to our favourite Balearic island. Palma has grown to be a major force in yachting and one of the world’s major yacht refit hubs. With warm weather for much of the year and some of the most skilled craftspeople in the Med, along with excellent access to most corners of Europe, it’s long been attractive to yacht owners of all shapes and sizes.

PIBS (Palma International Boat Show) is a great show. Still in its infancy compared to many others, it brings together the world of series production yachts, tenders, toys and equipment alongside its sibling show Palma Superyacht Show, which showcases a range of yachts and businesses in the 30m+ sector.

New for 2025 is the ‘New Build Hub’, a secondary location at the newly rebuilt Club del Mar focussing on superyacht new build. A work in progress, this year it only played host to around 12 yachts and a similar number of trade stands, however it shows promise for the wider growth of the show outside its current location which is somewhat full to the brim now.

Representing SYR this year were Ed, our CEO, and Simon, our Senior Consultant in brokerage and yacht management recruitment. We attended the show to meet with a number of our existing clients based on the island and met with a host of new businesses aiming to attract further custom.

Whilst most show reports are deliberately positive to signal a successful event, we aren’t lying in saying that this was likely our best show in the four years we’ve been in business. With so many macroeconomic challenges facing the highly sensitive yachting sector, there’s been an air of concern around industry performance especially in terms of new sales and charter. Whilst the industry has remained robust and tracking in a fairly steady fashion, those in senior roles have been quietly watching the market for signs of decline. Not so any more it seems…

As a business, SYR operate across a host of technical, operational and commercial disciplines. Our targets for PIBS were obvious. Growing relationships with existing clients and chasing down new ones. We left the show with leads on new opportunities across marinas, new build, refit, design and the OEM sector. Some with brand new clients and some within the existing client network.

With networking opportunities maximised both during the day and night (Ed was even discussing careers planning with a candidate on a morning run) we return to the office with a great outlook through the next 3-6 months of the year, keen to get stuck into a host of opportunities across the Eurozone.

But what do we think of the show as a whole?

The usual show area has remained broadly untouched, barring a few changes to the Superyacht Square and Refit & Bar areas. A tried and tested model, so why switch it up? For a second year, the Balearic Superyacht Forum has been held alongside the show. Whilst we can’t offer direct feedback as we didn’t attend, word from those who did felt it to sit a little too close to November’s Global Superyacht Forum to really hit the spot. Likewise, the New Build Hub has some huge potential and we hope to see it back for 2026, however our experience (along with those we spoke to) was somewhat flat in terms of its success in its current iteration.

We look forward to what’s already gearing up to be a busy show season, but for now it’s time to work through a mountain of business cards and job leads for our lucky jobseekers!

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What a start to 2025. We’re still reeling from a first quarter that set a new record for us here at SYR. With three very strong months, we’re tracking well ahead of annual targets and are enjoying the level of busy that we’re seeing on all desks.

The shining star so far however seems to be the management and brokerage sector. Despite a challenging start to the year, this sector has been very busy, highly motivated and had the appetite to move things forwards at pace. We’ve noted successes with some great new clients and find ourselves working a host of projects on both sides of the Atlantic right now.

It’s also the first month of shows for us. This month sees us attending Ocean Business in Southampton and Palma Superyacht Show in Mallorca. One show being totally new to us and the other we’re visiting for the tenth time now.

Despite its strength throughout the year, we’re seeing design and engineering take a strong position coming into Q2 and expecting to see this continue.

Lastly, we’ve recently concluded a partnership run with one of our sponsors and are offering the opportunity to sponsor the next newsletter or indeed become a guest writer with a piece of editorial. Interested? Drop us a line.

As always, we’re here to offer advice and practical recruitment support so if you would like to know more about our services, discuss your career or how we can help grow your business, please do get in touch.

Have a great month ahead!

Ed

TEAM UPDATES

ED | CEO | ed@sy-r.com

Challenges and excitement have plagued my verticals over the past month and we’re coming to the later stages of some exciting potential placements in the marinas and design spaces with further new work flooding in.

This sustained level of business is bringing us ever closer to considering further growth of the SYR team once more, which is fantastic to see. If you asked me the skillset I’m really finding in demand right now, I’d say interior or FF&E design, so if you boast these skills, drop me a line!

Head of CFD – UK
A rare role offering the chance to lead all aspects of CFD and hydrodynamics for a brand at the forefront of technical maritime innovation. With projects including hull design and foiling systems among others, this really is a chance to lead one of the best! What are you waiting for? APPLY!

Click here to apply.

SIMON | Senior Recruitment Consultant – Brokerage, Management & New Build | simon@sy-r.com

A stellar Q1 in the shoreside industry saw a significant number of new hires being made across all industry segments, both in the EU and in the US. Q2 shows no sign of slowing down, so any experienced candidates considering a change or new opportunity are encouraged to contact me directly, many of the roles I’m working on are not publicly advertised.

Yacht Manager – Palm Beach or Miami
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Yacht Manager to oversee the operations and management of the fleet. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of compliance regulations, exceptional crew recruitment skills, and a proven track record in budget management.

Click here to apply.

LUKE |  Recruitment Consultant | luke@sy-r.com

While the UK is getting hot, so is my desk, It’s been a very prosperous and eventful Q1! Working with some exciting new clients and working in volume on current ones too! A challenging yet rewarding quarter with lots of positives to take into Q2!

As my sixth month in the business nears, it’s becoming clearer that re-fit projects are where the work is as opposed to new builds currently. This goes for both the UK and abroad as the majority of my contractors are finding LOTS of work in this space. Is the investment and desire for new builds at a standstill for the moment? Lets see how it goes!

On Board Foreman – France
SYR are representing a distinguished client at the forefront of superyacht refits based in France.
The role, under the responsibility of a Project Manager, is to take charge of the on-site organisation and coordination between the various stakeholders present on the project. Ensuring a smooth operation between builds and hitting targets effectively.

Click here to apply.

See you next month!

Introducing our latest educational partner, Navalapp.

We’re incredibly excited to announce our latest partnership with Navalapp, a fantastic source of training and education across the design, naval architecture and engineering space. Offering a huge range of extra-curricular courses I subjects ranging from Hydrodynamics to 3D modelling, programming to yacht design the Navalapp platform is home to over 3500 members and well over 1,000 students.

Offering a wide range of courses alongside mentorship, a students forum and a jobs page Navalapp is a great way to upskill yourself as a designer or engineer.

SYR are partnering with Navalapp to power their jobs page, listing all of our design and engineering vacancies through the platform whilst also being able to offer careers advice to students following course completion.

Ed Ewer, CEO of SYR:
‘We’re passionate about maritime education and being able to support the development of both undergrad and postgraduate level students. With little in the way of formal courses in further education in the maritime engineering space, Navalapp offers its members a chance to undertake focussed training on a range of topics to further bolster their CVs. It’s fantastic to be able to list our roles via their site and to be able to act as a resource to assist students on their career development.

Pablo Sopelana, CEO of Navalapp:
‘Navalapp is committed to providing global access to world-class education, training, and job opportunities in the Marine Industry. Having SYR as a partner is a tremendous opportunity. We are very excited about the synergies and value this collaboration brings to our students, as they will greatly benefit from SYR’s services, expertise, and job opportunities, which will help them find jobs and advance their careers.’

You can visit www.navalapp.com to further understand the courses on offer or reach out to us here at SYR for further information