Franchise Hotel - Engineering - Chief Engineer

InterContinental Hotels Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in Dubai is seeking a Chief Engineer to lead a maintenance team and ensure guest safety and comfort. This role includes managing daily engineering tasks, maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety practices. Ideal candidates will have at least four years of experience in building maintenance, along with specialized skills in plumbing, electrical systems, and carpentry. Join us for a rewarding career where your expertise fosters a welcoming atmosphere for guests.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Four years’ experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent.
• Specialised expertise required in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry.
• Hotel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily engineering needs and ensure efficient task management.
• Create a safe and comfortable environment for guests.
• Order parts and supplies while minimising waste.

Skills

Building maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical expertise

Mechanical skills

Carpentry

Education

Some college or advanced vocational training

Job description

About

Join voco™ hotels where every hotel has its unique charm, and our thoughtful hosts create a home away from home. Step by step, we're on a journey towards a sustainable future, treating the planet the same way we do our guests. Seeking individuals with as much character as our vibrant hotels. If you thrive on genuine hospitality, your place is with us at voco™ hotels

Day to day

Our guests’ safety and comfort always come first. Which is why we’re seeking out a master multi-tasker with the repair skills needed to keep our hotels looking and feeling their very best. Our new Chief Engineer will lead and coach a small but talented engineering team to stay one step ahead of our everyday maintenance needs.

• Directing daily engineering needs to ensure the right team is always on the right task
• Creating a safe, secure and comfortable environment for our guests to enjoy
• Maintaining and ordering parts and supplies whilst minimising waste and meeting our green initiatives
• Being flexible to react to ad-hoc duties where we have to unexpectedly pull together to get a task completed
• Building strong relationships with outside contacts including guests, regulatory agencies, others as needed

Requirements

• Some college or advanced vocational training
• Four years’ experience in general building maintenance and/or construction or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialised expertise in plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and carpentry fields
• Level 3 EPA Certification, HVAC and refrigeration certificate, licensed plumber and/or journeyman status for electrician and carpenter may be required
• Hotel experience preferred
• Professional certification and licence if required by law

Benefits

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life.
We welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our hotel family.