Chief Engineer

Radisson Hotel Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking a Chief Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of property maintenance. This role goes beyond basic maintenance; it requires a proactive approach to enhance guest satisfaction and comfort. You will lead a passionate team, manage budgets, and implement maintenance initiatives that align with hotel targets. If you have a degree in engineering and a commitment to exceptional service, this is your chance to be part of a dynamic team that values creativity and excellence. Join us and help create memorable moments for guests while enjoying a fulfilling career in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in property maintenance with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent leadership skills with a hands-on approach and lead-by-example work style.

Responsibilities

• Ensures smooth running of property maintenance department to the highest levels.
• Leads and manages the maintenance team, fostering growth and performance.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder influence

Creative solutions

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Civil/Electrical)

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Do you enjoy fixing things and having it work as it should? Are you a master multitasker, a fixer, a maker, a doer with the tools to motivate your team and the skill to keep our hotels looking top notch? Then why not come and join us at the Radisson Hotel Group to Make Every Moment Matter! where our guests can relax and enjoy their stay!

The role is far more than just changing a lightbulb; in property maintenance, we are committed not only to ensuring that everything works as it should but where we strive to deliver a hospitality experience that is beyond expectation - creating memorable moments for our guests.

As Chief Engineer, you will join a team that is passionate about delivering exceptional service where we believe that anything is possible, whilst having fun in all that we do!

Interested? Then why not say Yes I Can! as we are looking for passionate people just like you!

Key Responsibilities of the Chief Engineer:

• Ensures the smooth running of the property maintenance department, where all areas are maintained to the highest levels.
• Works proactively to improve guest satisfaction and comfort, delivering a positive and timely response to guest enquiries.
• Develops and implements plans where property maintenance initiatives & hotel targets are achieved.
• Leads and manages the maintenance team, fostering a culture of growth, development, and performance within the department.
• Prepares and is responsible for the departmental budget, ensuring that costs and inventory are controlled, and that productivity and performance levels are attained.
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with all key stakeholders.
• Establishes and delivers an effective planned preventative maintenance programme to address maintenance and environmental and conservation matters.
• Ensures adherence and compliance to all legislation where due diligence requirements and best practice activities are planned, delivered, and documented for internal and external audit, performing follow-up as required.

Requirements of the Chief Engineer:

• Degree in Engineering - Mechanical / Civil or Electrical.
• Available for at least 3 rounds of face-to-face interviews in Dubai.
• Proven experience in property maintenance with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent leadership skills with a hands-on approach and lead-by-example work style.
• Commitment to exceptional guest service with a passion for the hospitality industry.
• Ability to find creative solutions, offering advice and recommendations.
• Personal integrity, with the ability to work in an environment that demands excellence, time, and energy.
• Experienced in using IT systems on various platforms.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders.
• Ability to work closely with the owning company, GM, and Project Managers.

ARABIC LANGUAGE IS PREFERRED

CAREERS

Join us in our mission to make every moment matter for our guests and be part of the most inspired hotel company in the world. At Radisson Hotel Group, we believe that people are our number one asset. As one of the world’s largest hotel companies, we are always looking for great people to join our team. If this sounds like an ambition you share, then start with us.

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