Chief Engineer

Anantara; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the hotel’s engineering team, plan maintenance, and drive energy efficiency across the property. You will oversee major projects, budgeting, and coordination with other departments to ensure guests enjoy a seamless stay.

The role requires at least five years in hotel engineering, fluent English, and professional certification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, with strong leadership and guest-focused service.

Qualifications

• Fluent English language is required.
• Certification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of five years operating experience in a hotel engineering department.
• Familiar with operations of other hotel departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all preventative maintenance work, new projects, extensions and renovations.
• Monitor energy use and implement measures to reduce costs.
• Prepare the property engineering budget and contribute to strategic planning.
• Coordinate with People & Culture on recruitment and interviewing.
• Oversee payroll and department expenditures and manage subcontractors.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Job description

## Chief EngineerApplylocations: Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emiratestime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR108722**Job Location:**Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah ResortAnantara Hotels & Resorts is a global luxury hotel and resort brand rooted in Thai culture, with an intrinsic sense of authentic hospitality. Inspired by the Sanskrit word meaning ‘without end’, our spirit embodies freedom, movement, and harmony. We believe every journey should leave a lasting impression — for our guests and for our people. Founded in 2001 in Thailand, we have since expanded across the world, welcoming guests in some of the world’s most captivating locales — from pristine beaches and private islands to ancient sites and vibrant metropolises. If you are driven by a passion for generosity, warmth and heartfelt hospitality, Anantara offers a career without limits. Escape to Ras Al Khaimah for beach, desert, and mountain adventures. The northernmost emirate of the UAE, Ras Al Khaimah enjoys a more tranquil rhythm, yet is only 45 minutes from Dubai. Anantara Mina Ras Al Khaimah Resort offers overwater luxury on the Arabian Gulf in a pristine eco-sanctuary. Nature lovers will relish the open terrain of Ras Al Khaimah. From balmy waters to golden shorelines to rugged desert, adventure abounds. Charter a yacht and sail off into the sunset. Ride across rolling dunes and conquer the mountain peak of Jebel Jais.* To comply with all statutory and legal requirements for fire, health and safety licensing and provide all necessary safety equipment required for work to be carried out efficiently and safely.* Plan and manage all preventative maintenance work, new projects, extensions, and renovations.* Continually monitor the responsible use of energy in the hotel, and implement measures resulting in energy cost savings.* To prepare the Engineering budget for the property and provide the Engineering input into hotel strategic and operational planning exercises.* Liaise with P&C over all employee matters including recruitment and interviewing.* Control all payroll and business expenditure of the department.* Provide in-house mechanical and electrical servicing, repair and maintenance using well-trained, presentable personnel carrying out maintenance works in an efficient, discreet and guest friendly manner.* Carry out continuous inspections to ensure the highest level of guest comfort is maintained and that all services are in proper working condition.* Ensure that all maintenance requests are prioritised and are dealt with in an efficient manner.* Develop a team of technically proficient and generally helpful technicians to carry out all maintenance and repair work to standard with technical specifications.* Acts as a Project Manager between hotel and outside contractors or technical services on major projects.* Attends seminars and technical exhibitions and reads relevant publications to keep him up to date in the Engineering field.QUALIFICATIONS:* The Chief Engineer must speak fluent English, and the language of the local country.* He/She ideally should be certified in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.* Must have not less than five years operating experience in a hotel engineering department.* Must be familiar with the operations and priorities of all other hotel operating departments.