Chief Engineer

Job description / Role

Company description

Mantis is a leading, conservation-focused hotel group with eco-lodges, waterways and eco-escapes located all over the world. Sustainable travellers have been enjoying eco-tourism, safaris and adventure travel with Mantis since 2000. Rooted in conservation, Mantis pursues sustainable business practices and develops tourism products that are respectful of the environment and communities in which they operate.

Whether small and intimate or vast and complex, on a sweeping African plain, beach-side escape or bustling city, each is an exceptional place for guests to find themselves. While uniquely different in the experiences they offer, all are linked through a collective obsession to be extraordinary, to be rare in a world that mass-produces sameness.

Job description

As Chief Engineer, you will lead the technical heartbeat of Mantis Al Baha, where infrastructure supports experience and every system tells a story. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on leadership, ensuring operational excellence, safety compliance, and long-term asset resilience in harmony with nature and brand values.

Operational leadership

• Oversee HVAC, electrical, plumbing, life safety, and building systems across resort and adventure park zones
• Implement CMMS-driven preventive maintenance programs for all guests and back-of-house areas
• Ensure rapid, guest-sensitive response to technical issues
• Lead the planning, development, and operational rollout of staff accommodation facilities, ensuring compliance, comfort, and seamless transition from pre-opening to post-opening phases

Strategic planning & budgeting

• Develop and manage engineering OpEx and CapEx budgets
• Lead lifecycle planning and asset protection strategies
• Provide owner-facing justifications for technical investments
• Design and implement energy-efficient systems and lifecycle cost models to optimize long-term asset value and reduce environmental impact

Compliance & risk management

• Ensure full compliance with Saudi building codes, fire safety, and Accor audit protocols
• Champion energy management, environmental, and occupational health & safety programs
• Lead internal audits and coordinate external inspections

Team development

• Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing engineering team
• Conduct performance reviews and succession planning
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Support the Saudization strategy by mentoring and developing young Saudi engineering talent, fostering long-term career pathways and technical excellence

Cross-functional collaboration

• Partner with Rooms Division, F&B, and Adventure Park operations to align infrastructure with guest experience
• Actively contribute to ExCom strategy and hotel-wide initiatives
• Act as technical liaison with local authorities, contractors, and Accor engineering network to ensure timely approvals and brand-aligned execution

Brand & guest experience integration

• Embed Mantis storytelling into infrastructure and technical touchpoints
• Support pre-opening readiness and phased deployment of systems
• Promote eco-lodge principles and nature-based engineering solutions

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 10 years of hospitality engineering leadership, ideally with pre-opening exposure
• Strong knowledge of CMMS, sustainability practices, and risk mitigation
• Proven ability to manage budgets, lead teams, and drive compliance
• Certifications: NEBOSH, LEED, or equivalent preferred

Additional information

Benefits, rewards, motivations: In recognition of your hard work and dedication, we offer:

• Lucrative rewards: Your efforts won't go unnoticed - anticipate a competitive salary package with generous performance-based bonuses and incentives.
• Personal growth: Unlock your full potential and pursue your personal goals through continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Industry perks: Enjoy local and global benefits on accommodation, dining, and lifestyle services.
• Learning opportunities: Access Accor's extensive learning and development platform, offering thousands of courses to expand your knowledge and skills.
• Recognition and rewards: Personalized reward programs, bonuses, and incentives in addition to a competitive base salary.

About the Company

A caring employer providing respect, training and career development for our employees. An attractive employer offering more than 100 professions across the 5 continents.

We are much more than a world leader. We are 250,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,300 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making "Feel Welcome" resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels'​ more than 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.