Chief Engineer: Luxury HotelOps Leader

JA Resorts & Hotels LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 469,000 - 737,000; Full time

Job summary

JA Ocean View Hotel in Dubai is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering and maintenance strategy, ensuring luxury facilities operate at peak performance and deliver seamless guest experiences.

The role requires 15+ years of engineering leadership, a technical degree, and a background in electrical or mechanical engineering. You will oversee budgets, safety, and large-scale projects within a dynamic beachfront hotel environment.

Qualifications

• Requires a technical degree or diploma in engineering.
• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering preferred.
• Experience in luxury hospitality or large facilities is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall engineering and maintenance strategy for the property.
• Ensure all hotel facilities and systems operate at peak performance.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programmes and major repair projects.
• Manage capital expenditure planning and engineering budgets.
• Lead renovation, refurbishment and improvement initiatives.
• Ensure safety, quality, sustainability and compliance standards.
• Build and inspire a high-performing engineering team.
• Partner with contractors, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Project management

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Technical Degree or Diploma

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

JA Ocean View Hotel in Dubai is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead the engineering and maintenance strategy, ensuring luxury facilities operate at peak performance and deliver seamless guest experiences.

The role requires 15+ years of engineering leadership, a technical degree, and a background in electrical or mechanical engineering. You will oversee budgets, safety, and large-scale projects within a dynamic beachfront hotel environment.