Director of Engineering

Job Description

• Lead and manage all Engineering operations across the Hotel and BDMS Connect Center, ensuring safety, reliability, efficiency, and smooth daily operations.
• Oversee building systems, MEP, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire & life safety, kitchen equipment, and hotel facilities.
• Establish and maintain clear Engineering processes, preventive maintenance systems, checklists, schedules, and tracking tools.
• Drive a preventive and predictive maintenance approach, with clear timelines and progress tracking for key areas including guest room RPM, air-conditioning, kitchen equipment, and critical building systems.
• Develop and execute a proactive CapEx plan, including asset assessment, prioritization, budgeting, project implementation, and post-project follow-up, with strong cost and quality control.
• Lead the guest room condition improvement and upgrade plan, ensuring priorities, timelines, and budgets are clearly defined and monitored.
• Champion sustainability and energy-saving initiatives, including energy efficiency, water conservation, and utility monitoring.
• Ensure effective Engineering inventory and spare parts control to support smooth operations, minimize downtime, and maintain appropriate stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, statutory requirements, safety regulations, and audit requirements, with timely follow-up on corrective actions.
• Monitor engineering performance through KPIs, maintenance completion, breakdown trends, asset condition, utility consumption, CapEx progress, and budget utilization.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Engineering team, building a proactive, accountable, and solution-oriented culture.
• Work closely with the General Manager and Executive Committee to identify engineering risks, investment priorities, operational improvements, and long-term asset requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Director of Engineering / Chief Engineer, preferably in a luxury or premium hotel.
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP, HVAC, building systems, and hotel equipment.
• Strong experience in preventive maintenance, CapEx planning, project management, and budget.
• Experience in sustainability, energy management, and engineering audits.
• Strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, hands-on, commercially minded, and data-driven.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Able to manage a multi-building and complex property environment.

Additional Information

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor hotels worldwide.
• Develop your talent through Accor’s learning programs.
• Opportunity to grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to contribute to the community and make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activities.