Chief Engineer Full Time

Key Responsibilities Of The Chief Engineer

• Ensures the smooth running of the property maintenance department, where all areas are maintained to the highest levels
• Works proactively to improve guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and timely response to guest enquiries
• Develops and implements plans where property maintenance initiatives & hotel targets are achieved
• Leads and manages the maintenance team, fostering a culture of growth, development and performance within the department
• Prepares and is responsible for the departmental budget, ensuring that costs and inventory are controlled, that productivity and performance levels are attained
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with all key stakeholders
• Establishes and delivers an effective planned preventative maintenance programme to address maintenance and environmental and conservation matters
• Ensures adherence and compliance to all legislation where due diligence requirements and best practice activities are planned, delivered and documented for internal and external audit, performing follow-up as required

Requirements Of The Chief Engineer

Degree in Engineering-Mechanical (preferred) / Civil or Electrical can be considered

Minimum Of 5 Years Of UAE Hospitality Experience

Available for at least 3 rounds of face to face interviews in Dubai

• Proven experience in property maintenance with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent leadership skills with a hands-on approach and lead-by-example work style
• Commitment to exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry
• Ability to find creative solutions, offering advice and recommendations
• Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy
• Experienced in using IT systems on various platforms
• Strong communication skills
• Strong negotiations skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders
• Ability to work closely with Owning company, GM and Project Managers