Assistant Manager, Engineering
Role Overview
The Assistant Manager, Engineering supports the Director of Engineering with daily operations and maintenance of property assets, facilities, and equipment.
The role focuses on preventive maintenance, team supervision, regulatory compliance, and engineering project execution.
Key Skills for This Role
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About the resort
Bab Al Shams Desert Resort is a Dubai resort rooted in Emirati culture, desert traditions, and guest experiences connected to the destination.
Role overview
The Assistant Manager, Engineering supports the Director of Engineering with daily operations and maintenance of property assets, facilities, and equipment.
The role focuses on preventive maintenance, team supervision, regulatory compliance, and engineering project execution.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Assist with daily engineering operations, maintenance schedules, and departmental budgets.
- Inspect and coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of building systems, equipment, and property assets.
- Supervise engineering technicians and ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks to established standards.
- Prepare scopes of work and BOQs for maintenance, refurbishment, CAPEX, and FF&E projects.
- Ensure HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and fire and life safety systems operate safely and comply with regulations.
- Monitor maintenance requests, work orders, and records through the CMMS and ensure timely issue resolution.
- Coordinate maintenance work, inspections, and statutory testing with internal departments and external contractors.
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, statutory requirements, and hotel engineering procedures.
Experience and requirements
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a five-star hotel or hospitality property, preferably in Engineering.
- Proficiency in property management systems, CMMS, and MS Office applications.
- Strong leadership, team management, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
- Knowledge of preventive maintenance, building systems, and health and safety regulations.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays, as required.
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