Director of Engineering

AccorHotels

Dubai, UAE

Ref: RP714-650

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Key tasks a
- Hotel Engineering Planning and budgeting.
- Adherence and implementation of Engineering Policies and Procedures.
- Efficient manpower deployment and plant Operations.
- The maintenance of the physical plant and buildings through the implementation of a planned preventative maintenance programme.
- Applying Energy conservation measures and keeping abreast with technology
- Ensure timeous capital plant improvements and asset longevity.
- Adherence to and implementation of AccorHotels Policy, Fire, Life and Safety matrix standards.
- Coordinate capital expenditure and refurbishment projects through the asset management team.
- Develop, recommend, implement and manage the Engineering department's annual and long term goals.

Requirements

Skills
- Level of Education Master / MBA Areas of study Technical & Maintenance Professional experiences 3 to 5 years

Languages essential
- English

Optional languages
- French
- Arabic (Fluent
- Russian (Fluent)

Essential and optional requirements
- Minimum 3 - 5 years previous luxury / upscale hotel experience in a related field. Prior experience in UAE will be an advantage.
- Bachelor Degree or above.
- Advanced knowledge of building management/engineering to include electrical, HVAC, emergency systems and safe equipment
- Ability to study, analyze and interpret complex activities and/or information in order to improve new practices or develop new approaches
- Ability to obtain and/or maintain any government required licenses, certificates or permits
- Pro-active, responsible, able to work under pressure, tight deadline and flexible work hour
- Access
- Excel
- Power Point
- Word
- Fidélio
- Opéra

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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Director salaries in UAE

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AED 46,000

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