Director of Engineering - 5 Star Hotel

Overview

This leadership role involves overseeing all engineering, maintenance, and asset protection operations within a luxury hotel property to ensure continuous optimal conditions, safety, and readiness for guests.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the entire engineering department encompassing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, building management systems (BMS), and fire-life safety systems.
• Develop and execute comprehensive preventive maintenance strategies for guest rooms, back-of-house areas, public spaces, and technical infrastructures.
• Ensure strict adherence to local building regulations, fire safety codes, health and safety policies, and hotel brand standards.
• Lead recruitment, training, scheduling, performance management, and development of the engineering team.
• Oversee the selection of vendors, negotiate contracts, and supervise service levels for specialized systems and capital improvement projects.
• Manage the engineering budget and capital expenditure planning, focusing on energy efficiency initiatives to lower room operational costs.
• Quickly respond to equipment failures or emergencies to minimize disruption to guests.
• Maintain the hotel's external appearance including façade upkeep, landscaping, and parking facilities.

Candidate Requirements

• 8 to 12 years of professional experience specifically in hotel engineering, with 3 to 5 years holding leadership positions at 4- or 5-star hotels.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or Facilities Management.
• Extensive understanding of hospitality building systems, energy management, and health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.
• Proven ability to lead multi-shift engineering teams in high-capacity hotel environments.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership capabilities and team-building in technical settings.
• Expertise in project management and vendor negotiations.
• Analytical aptitude for budgeting and financial oversight.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and maintain 24/7 operational support.