Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering 

London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf Hotel & Executive Apartments 

London Marriott Hotel Canary Wharf Hotel & Executive Apartments is a Marriott property focused on delivering an exceptional guest and associate experience. As part of Marriott International, the hotel is committed to service excellence, inclusion, career growth, and a culture that values diverse talent and experiences. 

Position Summary 

The Director of Engineering is responsible for the overall maintenance, safety, security, and operation of the hotel’s physical plant and infrastructure. This role leads engineering operations, manages budgets and capital projects, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports an outstanding guest and employee experience while maximizing financial performance. 

What you’ll do 

• Manage the hotel’s engineering operations, maintenance programs, and physical plant systems. 
• Develop and control engineering budgets, forecasts, and departmental expenses. 
• Oversee preventative maintenance programs and long-term asset protection plans. 
• Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. 
• Lead capital expenditure projects and construction activities within budget. 
• Monitor energy consumption and implement conservation initiatives. 
• Coach, develop, and support engineering team members and leaders. 
• Respond to facility emergencies and lead incident resolution efforts. 

What you’ll bring 

• High school diploma or GED with 6 years of engineering and maintenance experience, including technical training in HVAC-R, Electrical, or Plumbing; OR a 2-year degree in Engineering, Building and Construction, Mechanics, or a related field with 4 years of relevant experience. 
• Strong knowledge of building systems, preventative maintenance, budgeting, compliance, and engineering operations. 
• Experience managing capital projects, contractors, and service agreements. 
• Leadership experience in hospitality, facilities management, or a related environment. 
• Eligibility to work in the UK - Please note, all candidates applying for this role must have obtained the right to work and live in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of our recruitment process

Our Benefits 

At Marriott, we put people first — it’s one of our distinctive core values. 

• Through Explore by Marriott Bonvoy™, our associates have access to special room rates, discounts on food and beverage, experiences, and more across Marriott’s portfolio of 30+ hotel brands and 9,500+ properties worldwide. 
• Associates receive paid leave to use for vacations, sick time, holidays and more.
• Through our global TakeCare platform, associates have access to locally driven wellbeing activities and resources designed to meet people where they are.

Our award-winning culture

Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine, DiversityInc and Great Places to Work Institute, among others.

Visit life.marriott.com to learn more about our workplace culture and career opportunities.

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