Associate Director & Engineering & Architecture and Spatial Design

DUBAI HOLDING; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hospitality company is searching for an experienced Associate Director - Engineering - Architecture and Spatial Design to lead the planning and oversight of critical systems in their hotels. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in MEP design within luxury settings and a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure operational excellence and guest comfort, offering a competitive tax-free salary and comprehensive benefits including healthcare and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive and inclusive work environment

Comprehensive healthcare

Colleague discounts on food and hotel stays

Competitive tax-free salary

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in MEP design within luxury hotels.
• Professional accreditation or progress toward chartership preferred.
• Experience working with architects and hotel operators.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and oversight of MEP, Public Health, and Fire & Life Safety systems.
• Review electrical systems ensuring reliability and redundancy.
• Evaluate mechanical systems focusing on guest comfort.

Skills

MEP design

Coordination

Project delivery

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering

Job description

About Jumeirah

Jumeirah, a global leader in luxury hospitality and a member of Dubai Holding, operates an exceptional portfolio of 29 properties across 11 countries in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. In 1999, Jumeirah changed the face of luxury hospitality with the opening of the iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab and the brand is now renowned worldwide for its distinguished beachfront resorts, esteemed city hotels and exclusive residences. From the contemporary Maldivian island paradise at Jumeirah Olhahali Island to the art-inspired Jumeirah Capri Palace in Italy and the modern twist on a British classic at Jumeirah Carlton Tower in London, the brand has become synonymous with warm and generous service and the ability to craft distinctive and purposeful experiences that bring joy to guests from across the world.

About the Job

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Associate Director - Engineering - Architecture and Spatial Design to join Jumeirah Group & Corporate. The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead coordinated planning, review, and technical oversight of all MEP, Public Health, and Fire & Life Safety systems to ensure alignment with architectural intent, hotel operations, brand standards, and long-term asset performance.
• Interpret architectural and MEP drawings across guestrooms, Front of House, Back of House, F&B, Spa, and leisure areas, with clear understanding of adjacencies, circulation, and guest, staff, and service flows.
• Review and assess electrical systems, including power distribution, emergency power, lighting and controls, and low-current systems, ensuring reliability, redundancy, and maintainability expected in luxury hotels.
• Evaluate mechanical and HVAC systems such as chilled water, DX, AHUs, FCUs, ventilation, and energy efficiency solutions, with focus on thermal comfort, acoustics, humidity control, and guest comfort.
• Assess plumbing and public health systems covering water supply, hot water, drainage, grease management, water treatment, and efficiency, with attention to peak demand, redundancy, and water quality.
• Coordinate Fire & Life Safety systems, including detection, suppression, smoke management, stair pressurisation, and fire pumps, ensuring full integration with building layouts, operations, and ongoing maintenance needs.

About You

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in MEP design, coordination, or project delivery within luxury hotels, upscale hospitality, or mixed-use developments with hotel components.
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering, with professional accreditation or progress toward chartership preferred, and exposure to international hospitality codes and standards.
• Proven experience working with architects, interior designers, specialist consultants, hotel operators, brand technical teams, and contractors across design development and construction stages.
• Methodical and detail-focused professional with strong coordination and communication skills, able to translate technical designs into practical, operational solutions in multidisciplinary environments.

About the Benefits

At Jumeirah, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our benefits package reflects this commitment by combining rewarding financial incentives, comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development. Benefits include:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Incentive programmes aligned with leadership performance
• Competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)