Assistant Manager, Engineering

Kerzner International; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerzner International is seeking an Assistant Manager, Engineering for Bab Al Shams Desert Resort in Dubai. The role supports the Director of Engineering to oversee daily operations, maintenance planning, and asset protection, ensuring safety and reliability across all building systems.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in a 5-star hotel setting, strong leadership and communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of service and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a 5-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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Engineering in daily operations, maintenance schedules, and departmental budgets.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance of building systems, equipment, and property assets.
• Supervise engineering technicians and ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks.
• Prepare scopes of work and BOQs for maintenance, refurbishment, CAPEX, and FF&E projects.
• Ensure HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire & life safety (FLS) systems operate safely and comply with regulations.
• Monitor maintenance requests and work orders through the CMMS, ensuring timely resolution.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external contractors for maintenance works and testing.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and hotel engineering procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

MS Office

Job description

Rare Finds is a collection of extraordinary resorts rooted in their destination and shaped by its people. Each destination celebrates the stories, culture and character of its surroundings, creating meaningful experiences that could only exist in that place.

Set among Dubai's sweeping dunes, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort is a timeless treat shaped by the spirits and traditions of the desert. Rooted in Emirati culture, the resort brings guest closer to the stories, flavours and rituals of the land through authentic encounters and shared experiences. From desert adventures to moments of gathering and celebration, every stay reveals a deeper connection to the heritage, people and enduring beauty of the desert.

About The Role

The Assistant Manager, Engineering supports the Director of Engineering in overseeing daily engineering operations, ensuring the effective maintenance of property assets, facilities, and equipment. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, team supervision, regulatory compliance, and efficient execution of engineering projects to maintain the highest standards of safety, reliability, and operational excellence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Engineering in overseeing daily engineering operations, maintenance schedules, and departmental budgets.
• Conduct regular inspections to Coordinate preventive & corrective maintenance of all building systems, equipment, and property assets.
• Supervise engineering technicians and ensure timely completion of maintenance tasks in accordance with established standards.
• Prepare scopes of work and BOQs for maintenance, refurbishment, CAPEX, and FF&E projects.
• Ensure HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, fire & life safety(FLS) system operate safety and comply with applicable regulations.
• Monitor maintenance requests, work orders, and records through the CMMS, ensuring timely resolution of issues.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external contractors for maintenance works, inspections, and statutory testing.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, statutory requirements and hotel engineering procedures.

Experience & Educational Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a 5-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 the 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.

Join a team that is warm,caring, connected and empoweredto create truly unique experiences. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.