Engineering Duty Manager - Luxury Resort Operations

Jumeirah; Dubai; On-site; AED 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and life insurance

Paid annual leave

Colleague discounts on stay and dining

Learning & Development programmes

Internal mobility within global réseau

Competitive UAE salary

Job summary

Jumeirah Saadiyat Island needs a Duty Manager - Engineering to lead engineering and transportation operations within its luxury Abu Dhabi resort. You will supervise shift teams, oversee preventive maintenance, and ensure safety, reliability and audit readiness of all engineering functions.

The role requires a Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Transport Operations, plus 3–5 years in engineering/transport within luxury hospitality and 1–2 years in supervision.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Transport Operations.
• Valid UAE Driving License.
• Health & Safety Certification.
• First Aid/CPR Training.
• 3–5 years combined experience in engineering and/or transportation operations within luxury hospitality.
• 1–2 years in a supervisory or shift leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Shift Leadership: Supervise engineering and buggy teams during shifts, ensuring proper deployment and adherence to SOPs.
• Preventive & Reactive Maintenance: Monitor completion of PM tasks, prioritize urgent repairs, and ensure timely resolution of technical issues.
• Fleet & Equipment Readiness: Verify operational status of buggies, charging/fueling, and cleanliness; check engineering tools and emergency equipment.
• Safety & Compliance: Enforce HSE protocols, permit-to-work, PPE usage, and buggy safety standards; coordinate with Security and HSE for audits and incidents.
• Incident Management: Respond to breakdowns, utility outages, and transport delays; prepare detailed reports and elevate critical issues.
• VIP & Event Coordination: Manage buggy scheduling for VIP guests and large events; ensure engineering support for setups and activations.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Liaise with Front Office, Concierge, Housekeeping, and Events for operational requirements; coordinate with vendors for urgent repairs.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate logs in CMMS/CAFM for engineering tasks and buggy dispatch records; ensure audit readiness.
• Team Coaching: Conduct shift briefings, provide on-the-job training to P1/O4 teams, and reinforce safety and service standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Transport Operations

Job description

Jumeirah Saadiyat Island needs a Duty Manager - Engineering to lead engineering and transportation operations within its luxury Abu Dhabi resort. You will supervise shift teams, oversee preventive maintenance, and ensure safety, reliability and audit readiness of all engineering functions.

The role requires a Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Transport Operations, plus 3–5 years in engineering/transport within luxury hospitality and 1–2 years in supervision.