Engineering Supervisor

NH Collection Hotels & Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 167,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

NH Collection Hotels & Resorts in Dubai is seeking an Engineering Supervisor to oversee daily engineering and maintenance operations across the hotel, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant facilities.

You will lead a team of technicians, coordinate with contractors, supervise preventive maintenance, manage records, and support budgeting and projects under the Cluster Director of Engineering.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 3–5 years of engineering or maintenance experience in hospitality.
• Previous supervisory experience in a hotel engineering department preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily engineering and maintenance activities across the hotel.
• Assign, monitor, and inspect maintenance work performed by technicians and contractors.
• Ensure all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, kitchen, laundry, and building systems are functioning effectively.
• Support the implementation of preventive maintenance programs and ensure completion according to schedule.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repairs.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities, and plant rooms.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and fire-life safety standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment logs.
• Assist in monitoring departmental inventory, tools, spare parts, and supplies.
• Support energy conservation initiatives and cost-control measures.
• Train, coach, and develop engineering team members to ensure high performance and service standards.
• Coordinate with other departments to minimize disruption to guests during maintenance activities.
• Assist the Cluster Director of Engineering and Assistant Engineering Manager with budgeting, project planning, and contractor management as required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

HVAC knowledge

Electrical & mechanical knowledge

Building maintenance

Education

Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering

Tools

Reading technical drawings

Maintenance manuals

Job description

Job Description:

Job Location:

La Suite Dubai Hotel & Apartment

NH Collection Hotels & Resorts showcases captivating hotels housed in authentic landmark buildings across Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. Thoughtfully designed with an eclectic-elegant atmosphere, our hotels are built to evoke extraordinary feelings — paying great attention to stimulating details that create truly memorable moments.

We welcome business travellers, friends, and couples seeking premium service, and we craft experiences centred on wellbeing, gastronomy, culture, and pure indulgence. If you are passionate about creating those extraordinary moments for every guest, NH Collection is the place to do it. Feel the extraordinary.

The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the Engineering Department to ensure the efficient maintenance, repair, and operation of all hotel facilities, equipment, and systems. The role supports the Cluster Director of Engineering and Assistant Engineering Manager in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and operational environment for guests and team members while ensuring compliance with company standards, health and safety regulations, and preventive maintenance programs.

• Supervise and coordinate daily engineering and maintenance activities across the hotel.
• Assign, monitor, and inspect maintenance work performed by technicians and contractors.
• Ensure all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, kitchen, laundry, and building systems are functioning effectively.
• Support the implementation of preventive maintenance programs and ensure completion according to schedule.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests and emergency repairs.
• Conduct regular inspections of guest rooms, public areas, back-of-house facilities, and plant rooms.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and fire-life safety standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, and equipment logs.
• Assist in monitoring departmental inventory, tools, spare parts, and supplies.
• Support energy conservation initiatives and cost-control measures.
• Train, coach, and develop engineering team members to ensure high performance and service standards.
• Coordinate with other departments to minimize disruption to guests during maintenance activities.
• Assist the Cluster Director of Engineering and Assistant Engineering Manager with budgeting, project planning, and contractor management as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of engineering or maintenance experience in the hospitality industry.
• Previous supervisory experience in a hotel engineering department preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of building maintenance systems, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical equipment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance systems and workplace safety requirements.
• Ability to read technical drawings and maintenance manuals.