Engineering & Maintenance Lead - Hotel & High-Rise

ACCOR; Abu Dhabi, Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCOR in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead daily hotel maintenance operations across high-rise buildings. You will manage a team of technicians, oversee all MEP and HVAC systems, and ensure quick resolution of guest room engineering issues while maintaining safety standards.

This role requires hands-on experience with chillers, plant rooms, BMS, fire and life-safety systems, and a thorough knowledge of local codes (Dubai Civil Defense, DEWA, SIRA).

Qualifications

• 3–5 years engineering experience in hotels, mixed-use towers or high-rise buildings.
• 1–2 years supervisory or team-leader experience.
• Hands-on experience with chillers, plant rooms, BMS, fire systems and elevators.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily engineering operations and lead a team of technicians
• Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance for all MEP and HVAC systems
• Ensure prompt response and resolution of guest room engineering issues
• AC plumbing electrical fixtures
• Monitor and troubleshoot BMS fire alarm fire pumps and life-safety systems
• Manage maintenance of chillers pumps boilers electrical panels and plumbing networks
• Coordinate with contractors for specialized repairs and technical services
• Ensure compliance with Dubai Civil Defense DM DEWA and SIRA standards
• Conduct safety inspections risk assessments and ensure LOTO and PPE compliance
• Support authority inspections certifications and permit renewals
• Maintain accurate work orders maintenance logs and spare-parts inventory
• Assign tasks train technicians and support technical skill development
• Oversee room maintenance schedules and support guest satisfaction through timely services
• Assist with CAPEX projects renovations and system upgrades for the high-rise building
• Analyze system performance and recommend energy-saving improvements

Skills

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

MEP systems

HVAC systems

Safety inspections

Energy optimization

Tools

Building Management System (BMS)

Job description

ACCOR in the United Arab Emirates seeks an experienced Engineering Supervisor to lead daily hotel maintenance operations across high-rise buildings. You will manage a team of technicians, oversee all MEP and HVAC systems, and ensure quick resolution of guest room engineering issues while maintaining safety standards.

This role requires hands-on experience with chillers, plant rooms, BMS, fire and life-safety systems, and a thorough knowledge of local codes (Dubai Civil Defense, DEWA, SIRA).