Ref: RP714-61

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Key tasks

As the Chief Engineer, you will empower your team to achieve exceptional standards, and develop preventative maintenance and resource management programs that ensure a safe and welcoming hotel for all colleagues, guests and visitors.

Summary of Responsibilities

Reporting to the Director of Operations, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
- Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service.
- Lead and manage the day to day activities of the Engineering department and ensure all standards are followed.
- Oversee ongoing maintenance, repair and preventative maintenance in the hotel with a focus to improve efficiency, profitability and service levels.
- Coordinate renovation and capital projects, managing outside contractors as required.
- Prepare and manage the annual maintenance budget and assist in the preparation of the capital plan.
- Ensure the hotel complies with all government regulations pertaining to building code requirements, health, fire and life safety programs.
- Review ongoing service contracts ensuring superior performance and competitive pricing.
- Monitoring energy and water management programs to ensure cost effective use of utilities.
- Balance operational, administrative and colleague needs.
- Follow departmental policies and procedures.
- Follow all safety policies.
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Skills

- Level of Education Bachelor / License Areas of study Building, Architecture Professional experiences 6 to 10 years Languages essential English Optional languages Arabic

Essential and optional requirements

- MS Office

Qualifications & Experience

- 5-10 years' leadership experience as a Chief Engineer or similar is required.
- Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications.
- Engineering degree/diploma or related discipline preferred.
- Proven ability to handle multiple complex projects with a focus on results.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities.
- Highly responsible & reliable with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
- Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

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.

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Engineer salaries in UAE

Average monthly compensation
AED 6,500

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