Assistant Engineering Manager

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

● Assisting the Director of Engineering in managing the daily engineering and maintenance operations of the hotel.

● Supervising and coordinating the engineering team to ensure tasks are assigned effectively and completed on time.

● Ensuring the hotel’s facilities, equipment, and systems are maintained in safe and excellent working condition.

● Monitoring preventive and corrective maintenance activities and following up on outstanding maintenance requests.

● Supporting the team in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and carpentry systems.

● Ensuring compliance with hotel standards, health and safety requirements, and applicable local regulations.

● Assisting with the planning and control of engineering supplies, spare parts, tools, and equipment while minimising waste.

● Supporting energy-saving and environmental initiatives in line with the hotel’s sustainability goals.

● Responding flexibly to urgent and ad-hoc maintenance requirements to ensure smooth hotel operations.

● Building and maintaining strong working relationships with hotel departments, contractors, suppliers, guests, and regulatory authorities as required.

● Supporting the Director of Engineering with engineering projects, inspections, reports, and team performance.

● Diploma or degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related technical field; vocational training or equivalent experience may also be considered.

● Previous experience in hotel engineering, facilities management, building maintenance, or a related field.

● Proven experience supervising or leading an engineering or maintenance team.

● Good technical knowledge of electrical, mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and carpentry systems.

● Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.

● Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs and hotel engineering operations.

● Ability to respond effectively