Chief Engineer, Building Systems & Operations

AccorHotel; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

AccorHotel in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the hotel's engineering operations, advancing maintenance programs and capital projects while ensuring safety and compliance across the property.

You will manage a dynamic engineering team, optimize building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS), supervise contractors, and collaborate with departments to deliver seamless guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in hospitality or high-end environments in senior engineering leadership.
• Advanced knowledge of building services maintenance, HVAC, electrical and water systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage contractors, and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Strong budgeting, procurement, and IT/CMMS proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering department fostering excellence and safety.
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies and capital projects.
• Oversee building systems incl. HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and BMS.
• Inspect guest rooms, public areas and facilities for safety and functionality.
• Manage reactive and preventive maintenance to minimize disruption.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety and regulatory requirements.
• Manage contractors and service providers per safety and quality standards.
• Control budgets and identify energy and cost-saving opportunities.
• Maintain inventory of spares and tools.
• Respond to emergencies and critical failures.
• Collaborate with departments to resolve operational challenges.
• Participate in on-call and emergency protocols.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive data-driven improvements.
• Support health, safety, sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Team leadership

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Plumbing systems

Budgeting

Procurement

Contractor management

Safety compliance

IT & CMMS

BMS knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

City & Guilds NVQ or BTEC engineering

Electrical or mechanical engineering certifications

IOSH certification

Legionella/L8 awareness certification

Water hygiene or water treatment certification

Project management certification

Energy management certification

Tools

CMMS software

BMS

Energy management software

IT systems

Job description

AccorHotel in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the hotel's engineering operations, advancing maintenance programs and capital projects while ensuring safety and compliance across the property.

You will manage a dynamic engineering team, optimize building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, BMS), supervise contractors, and collaborate with departments to deliver seamless guest experiences.