Cluster Director of Engineering

Job Location:

Anantara Maia Seychelles Villas



Anantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘without end’, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people.

Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits.

The Cluster Director of Engineering leads the engineering and maintenance functions across both properties. The role is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of buildings, equipment, utilities and infrastructure, while protecting the guest experience and maintaining each property’s standards.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Operations

• Lead preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for guest accommodation, public areas, kitchens, spa facilities, staff areas and back-of-house operations.
• Ensure that electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, water treatment, fire protection and other critical systems operate effectively.
• Respond promptly to urgent faults and coordinate repairs with minimal disruption to guests and operations.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance, breakdowns, equipment and contractor work.

Cluster Leadership

• Manage, coach and schedule the engineering teams across both properties.
• Set clear priorities for each property and allocate staff and resources according to operational needs.
• Work closely with Rooms, Food & Beverage, Spa, Security, Finance and People & Culture teams.
• Establish consistent engineering procedures while addressing the distinct needs of each property.

Safety and Compliance

• Ensure engineering activities follow applicable health, safety, environmental and fire safety requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections, identify risks and take timely corrective action.
• Maintain emergency response procedures and support business continuity planning.
• Supervise contractors and ensure work is completed safely and to the required standard.

Projects and Financial Management

• Prepare and manage engineering operating and capital expenditure budgets.
• Plan refurbishments, equipment replacements and improvement projects in coordination with property leadership.
• Review quotations, monitor project timelines and control costs without compromising quality or safety.
• Track utility consumption and identify practical opportunities to reduce energy and water use.

Guest Experience and Property Standards

• Ensure maintenance requests affecting guests receive appropriate priority and follow-through.
• Maintain the appearance, functionality and quality of all facilities.
• Investigate recurring defects and implement lasting solutions.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Facilities Management or a related field.
• Significant engineering or facilities management experience, preferably within luxury hotels or resorts.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets, contractors and capital projects.
• Strong working knowledge of building systems, preventive maintenance and workplace safety.
• Excellent planning, problem-solving, communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work across two properties and respond to operational emergencies when required.

Key Performance Measures

• Preventive maintenance completion and reduction of recurring faults.
• Equipment reliability and response time to urgent repairs.
• Guest feedback relating to facilities and maintenance.
• Compliance with safety inspections and corrective actions.
• Performance against budget, project timelines and utility targets.
• Team development and retention.

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