Assistant Chief Engineer

About the resort

Role overview

Engineering operations and maintenance

• Oversee daily operation, maintenance, and repair of building, MEP, and engineering systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS, lifts, generators, kitchen and laundry equipment, pools, and beach infrastructure.
• Allocate work across shifts for 24/7 coverage; manage work orders, service requests, inspections, planned preventive maintenance, and equipment records.
• Coordinate room closures and deep maintenance; protect resort assets in the beachfront and high-humidity environment.

Safety, compliance, and sustainability

• Ensure compliance with Dubai Civil Defence, Dubai Municipality, and DEWA requirements; maintain fire and life safety systems and enforce Permit-to-Work procedures.
• Maintain water treatment, Legionella prevention, and pool/spa water-quality records; support audits, emergency response, and corrective actions.
• Monitor utility consumption, optimize BMS and chiller operation, and support Accor sustainability initiatives and Dubai Sustainable Tourism requirements.

Projects, budgets, and team leadership

• Manage contractors and AMCs; support CAPEX, renovation, and engineering projects from planning and tendering through supervision, snagging, and handover.
• Manage stores, spare parts, and purchasing; help prepare budgets, R&M forecasts, and CAPEX plans and monitor departmental expenses.
• Lead and develop engineering staff, manage schedules and performance, identify training needs, and support succession planning and colleague wellbeing.
• Respond to guest engineering concerns and coordinate with Rooms, F&B, Spa, Security, Housekeeping, and Events.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Five to seven years of hotel or resort engineering experience, including at least two years in a senior engineering role in a 5-star luxury environment.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC and chilled water, electrical distribution, plumbing, fire and life safety systems, and BMS.
• Familiarity with CMMS/work-order management and hotel systems such as Opera PMS; proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of Dubai Civil Defence, DEWA, and Dubai Municipality regulations; fluent written and spoken English.

Preferred experience and credentials

• Large integrated resort experience is highly desirable; pre-opening, renovation, or GCC hospitality experience is an advantage.
• AutoCAD reading ability, a valid UAE driving licence, NEBOSH or IOSH credentials, and energy management qualifications are preferred or advantageous.
• French, Arabic, or additional languages are an asset.