Chief Engineer — Building Systems & Sustainability Leader

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Ras Al Khaimah seeks a Chief Engineer to lead all engineering operations, oversee building systems, and mentor a skilled team. You will drive safe, reliable performance while shaping engineering strategy for the property.

Responsibilities include developing maintenance programs, managing budgets, coordinating contractors, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with other departments to optimize guest experience and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as Chief Engineer or senior engineering leader in hospitality, commercial, or high-end residential environments.
• Strong knowledge of building services, maintenance systems, and infrastructure management.
• Proven track record supervising engineering teams and managing vendors/contractors.
• Experience driving energy, water, and utility optimization and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the engineering department, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement comprehensive engineering strategies, including preventive maintenance and capital projects.
• Oversee HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, water systems, BMS, and life-safety equipment.
• Inspect guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities, plant rooms, and infrastructure for safety and functionality.
• Manage reactive and preventative maintenance, prioritizing to minimize operational disruption.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, building codes, and proper documentation.
• Coordinate external contractors and service providers with safety, quality, and permits to work.
• Develop and manage engineering budgets, control expenditures, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Collaborate with Housekeeping, Front Office, Food & Beverage, Security, and other departments to resolve operational challenges.
• Participate in on-call and emergency response protocols.

Skills

Executive leadership

HVAC knowledge

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Plumbing & water systems

BMS & life-safety

Budgeting & finances

Contractor management

Safety compliance

Analytical problem solving

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ / BTEC engineering qualifications

Electrical/mechanical engineering certifications

Tools

Maintenance management software

IT systems proficiency

Job description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts in Ras Al Khaimah seeks a Chief Engineer to lead all engineering operations, oversee building systems, and mentor a skilled team. You will drive safe, reliable performance while shaping engineering strategy for the property.

Responsibilities include developing maintenance programs, managing budgets, coordinating contractors, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with other departments to optimize guest experience and energy efficiency.