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IHG

Global hotel company

Assistant Chief Engineer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026Deadline 11/25/26
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Egypt
In Person
Facilities OperationsFacilities Management

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be a certified engineer with a technical degree from a technical high school or university; merchant navy or hospital background is acceptable.
  • Must have at least 5–7 years of hotel engineering practice in a supervisory position and potential to become Chief Engineer.
  • Must demonstrate management abilities in planning short- and long-range goals, scheduling work assignments, and training and coaching subordinates.
  • Must have a proven performance record in hotel maintenance operations, including building construction or civil work; mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems and equipment in large buildings; HVAC; water and sewage treatment programs; preventive maintenance systems; life safety and fire prevention; energy management and utility control; interpreting plans, specifications and technical documentation; building security, locks and hard water grounds; recreational facilities management; pest control and sanitation.
  • Must have knowledge of major trade functions, including carpentry, cabinet making, furniture finishing, upholstery, plumbing, pipe fitting, electrical work, masonry, gardening and painting, as well as trades found in most hotels.
  • Must have knowledge of forecasting and budgeting, departmental profit-and-loss analysis, strategic planning, including five-year plans, and decision-making processes.
  • Must be familiar with property safety, first aid, fire and emergency procedures, and safe operation of equipment.
  • Must adhere to occupational health and safety legislation, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the superior in preparing and managing the department budget, including coordinating the annual budget and monitoring departmental costs against budget.
  • Advise senior management on maintenance support, environmental controls and property operational efficiency.
  • Manage maintenance budgets, capital works programs and engineering plans; monitor and review performance, control maintenance costs, prepare departmental cost budgets, and implement and submit them to management.
  • Assist management in controlling capital projects to ensure funding is allocated and budgeted according to company directives and philosophy.
  • Plan, implement and administer an energy management program by setting energy-reduction objectives, maintaining records and regularly reporting performance.
  • Promote staff awareness of energy management by conducting regular education and training on energy conservation and cost-effective equipment operation.
  • Manage environmental controls and energy conservation systems, evaluate and record energy usage, and implement and upgrade energy conservation systems.
  • Ensure technical support services address and anticipate guest needs, and ensure guest safety and comfort and courteous, efficient handling of service requests.
  • Review policies and safety procedures to ensure compliance with statutory regulations and fire codes; ensure required plant tests and inspections are completed and records and documentation are maintained or displayed, and ensure the hotel meets compliance requirements.
  • Select, train and develop a qualified maintenance team; conduct work-sampling studies and evaluate personnel performance and productivity.
  • Maintain hotel physical assets by carrying out upgrades and project work with architects, interior designers and management.
  • Ensure effective operation of mechanical and electrical systems and equipment by implementing and managing preventive maintenance, continually inspecting the property and equipment, and maintaining and upgrading preventive-maintenance schedules.
  • Participate in the hotel’s Quality Assurance Program.
  • Supervise outside contractors to ensure services are cost-effective and technically efficient and work complies with contracts, leases, service agreements and warranties.
  • Ensure work completed by employees and external contractors meets good engineering practice standards.
  • Represent the maintenance department at management and staff meetings and liaise regularly with other department heads.
  • Work with the superior and Human Resources Manager to support productive departmental staff performance, plan staffing needs, recruit according to company guidelines, prepare new-staff induction programs, maintain and implement departmental standards and procedures, assess Engineering staff training needs and implement training programs, contribute to probation and performance appraisals, coach, counsel and discipline staff, provide constructive feedback, and maintain regular communication and good staff relations.
  • Ensure direct reports follow occupational health and safety procedures; observe duty-of-care obligations and applicable health and safety policies and legislation.
  • Recognize and act to correct hazardous situations and notify supervisors of potential dangers.
  • Log security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.
  • Maintain and order parts and supplies efficiently and on time while minimizing waste and maintaining environmental initiatives.
  • May be responsible for hotel security to minimize theft, crime and other hazards.
  • Perform other assigned duties and may serve as manager on duty.
  • Report security incidents and accidents in accordance with hotel requirements.

About the company

IHG is a global hospitality company operating and franchising a portfolio of hotel brands. The company supports hotel development, reservations, loyalty programs, revenue management, brand standards, technology, and guest services. It serves travelers, hotel owners, franchisees, corporate clients, loyalty members, and hospitality partners. Its operating model centers on a primarily franchised and managed hotel network connected through brands, distribution, commercial systems, and regional support. Teams work across hotel operations, development, revenue, technology, marketing, loyalty, finance, and owner support. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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