Head of Engineering

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Head of Engineering to oversee engineering facilities maintenance and technical operations across our hospitality portfolio. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the safety reliability efficiency and operational standards of multiple properties. The ideal candidate has extensive hospitality engineering experience and a proven track record managing large teams and multiple locations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all Engineering Facilities Maintenance and Technical Operations across assigned properties.
• Manage and develop a team of 20 engineering and facilities employees.
• Establish preventive maintenance programs and ensure timely resolution of maintenance issues.
• Oversee building systems including MEP electrical plumbing HVAC fire & life safety elevators water systems and other critical infrastructure.
• Ensure properties comply with local regulations safety requirements licenses inspections and engineering standards.
• Manage engineering budgets CAPEX OPEX contractors vendors and maintenance costs.
• Conduct regular property inspections and identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead engineering projects renovations refurbishments and new property openings when required.
• Provide technical leadership and support to General Managers and property management teams.

About you

• Minimum 10 years of engineering experience preferably within hotels hostels resorts or restaurants.
• Proven experience in a senior Engineering Chief Engineer Director of Engineering or Head of Engineering position.
• Cluster / multi-property management experience is a major advantage.
• Proven experience managing 20 employees across engineering facilities and maintenance.
• Relevant engineering certification license or professional qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of MEP preventive maintenance building systems health & safety and compliance.
• Strong leadership project management budgeting and vendor management skills.
• Willing and able to travel 90% across multiple locations.
• Strong English communication skills and the ability to work in a multicultural hospitality environment.